Global Humanoid Robot Sales Reached 7,000 in 2025
The International Federation of Robotics tracked humanoid robot sales for the first time last year.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Robotics
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The International Federation of Robotics recorded 7,000 global humanoid robot sales in 2025. This figure marks the first time the organization has tracked humanoid units, which must operate autonomously in human environments.
Why it matters
Tracking these robots provides a baseline for a sector that is evolving from small-scale pilot programs into a potential multi-million unit industry. Research institutions currently account for significant volume as they develop AI models for future deployment.
The International Federation of Robotics recorded 7,000 humanoid robot sales in 2025, which excludes consumer, military, and medical devices. Industry analysts project shipments will grow to 90,000 in 2026 and reach 1.2 million units by 2030.
The players
International Federation of Robotics
This is an international organization based in Frankfurt that collects and publishes global robotics industry statistics.
Bank of America Global Research
This is a financial services research division that provides market forecasts and economic analysis for global industries.
The details
Automotive manufacturers are currently testing humanoid robots in small quantities within their production plants. Most of the 7,000 units sold in 2025 were purchased by research institutions specifically to refine autonomous AI capabilities.
Timeline
In 2024, manufacturers installed 542,000 industrial and 199,000 service robots.
Global humanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units throughout 2025.
In August 2026, China showcased humanoid robots performing running and boxing tasks at robot games.
September 24, 2026, is the scheduled date for the publication of 2025 industrial and service robot data.
The Tech Race
This report marks the inaugural release of humanoid robot statistics by the International Federation of Robotics humanoid data tracking program. The data highlights a transition phase as manufacturers move from industrial automation to versatile humanoid platforms.
While humanoid robots are currently limited to research labs and pilot plant projects, their proliferation will eventually shift how automated labor is integrated into daily logistics and service roles. Readers may notice these units in specialized industrial settings before they appear in public-facing service environments.
The takeaway
The emerging humanoid sector is scaling rapidly as AI capabilities improve for autonomous operation. Investors and industry observers should watch for the shift from research-grade prototypes to mass-market industrial applications.
What happens next
The International Federation of Robotics is scheduled to publish comprehensive 2025 industrial and service robot data on September 24, 2026.
Further reading
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