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IFR: 7,000 humanoid robots sold worldwide in 2025

New global tally from the International Federation of Robotics shows humanoid sales still tiny next to industrial and service robot markets, but forecast to surge.

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What to know

  • About 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025, versus roughly 542,000 industrial robots installed in 2024 and 199,000 service robots sold.
  • IFR has begun tracking humanoid robots as a distinct category, separate from broader industrial and service robot statistics.
  • Most 2025 humanoid sales were for research and data collection rather than productive deployment, with carmakers running small pilot programs.
  • Bank of America projects the market will scale rapidly, forecasting 90,000 units shipped in 2026 and 1.2 million by 2030.

Susanne Bieller Secretary general, International Federation of RoboticsInternational Federation of Robotics (IFR) Industry body compiling global robotics dataBank of America Global Research Financial research firm

IFR: 7,000 humanoid robots sold worldwide in 2025
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 11:29 AM ET
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    Reuters and Techmeme amplify the IFR sales tally

    Reuters and aggregator Techmeme circulated the IFR figure that roughly 7,000 autonomous humanoids were sold globally in 2025, noting many were purchased for research rather than productive work.

    1. 1 outlet IFR: ~7,000 autonomous humanoids were sold globally in 2025 for industrial and professional use, with many bought for research instead of doing productive work

      first by Reuters, 3d ago

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    Bank of America forecasts rapid humanoid shipment growth

    Bank of America Global Research estimates humanoid robot shipments will rise to 90,000 units in 2026 and reach 1.2 million by 2030, underscoring the market's expected rapid expansion from today's small base.

    1. 1 outlet Humanoid robot sales reach 7,000 units worldwide in 2025

      first by Investing.com News, 3d ago

  3. background

    IFR reports 7,000 humanoid robots sold globally in 2025 — The Frankfurt-based International Federation of Robotics released data, reviewed by Reuters ahead of publication, tallying roughly 7,000 humanoid robot sales worldwide in 2025 for industrial and professional service applications, now tracked separately from industrial and service robots.