According to Robotics & Automation News, a new research report from Berg Insight forecasts that annual humanoid robot shipments will climb from 16,000 units in 2026 to 26.0 million units by 2040.
Market value surges alongside volume
The global humanoid robotics market value is projected to expand from $890 million in 2026 to $554 billion in 2040 — a growth trajectory underpinned by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.7 percent. This rapid expansion reflects scaling production efforts across the sector and increasing deployment in commercial environments, not just lab-based prototyping.
This forecast covers a 14-year period beginning in 2026 and ending in 2040. The CAGR of 63.7 percent applies to both unit shipments and market valuation, indicating strong alignment between volume growth and revenue generation potential.
The report was published on September 15, 2026, authored by Sam Francis and based on analysis from Berg Insight, an IoT market research firm specializing in connected devices and automation markets.
Commercial inflection point reached
Julia Wahlen, market analyst at Berg Insight, stated:
“The humanoid robotics industry has reached an important commercial inflection point.”
She noted that for the first time, multiple companies are simultaneously scaling production, building dedicated manufacturing facilities, and deploying robots in real-world commercial settings.
This shift marks a decisive move beyond prototype development into early-stage commercialization. According to the report, more than 100 companies are now developing full-size humanoid robots — though most remain in pre-commercial phases.
The source emphasizes that this growth is not driven by isolated pilot programs but by coordinated industrial activity across hardware, software, and integration layers — all anchored to measurable shipment and valuation targets spanning 2026 to 2040.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
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