Legged Robot Market 2024-2032: Global Research Report

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eWDK5PZY The Legged Robot Market was valued at $1.2 billion USD and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.5%, reaching an estimated valuation of $5.6 billion USD by 2032. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: ⚡️Enhanced Efficiency – Automation and robotics reduce production time and operational costs. 🤖 Precision & Consistency – Robots deliver high accuracy, minimizing errors and improving product quality. 🔒 Safety Improvement – Reduces human exposure to hazardous environments and repetitive tasks. 🌍 Sustainability Boost – Optimized processes lower energy consumption and waste generation. 📈 Scalable Innovation – Flexible robotic systems easily adapt to evolving business needs and technologies.-⚡️Enhanced Efficiency – Automation and robotics reduce production time and operational costs. 🤖 Precision & Consistency – Robots deliver high accuracy, minimizing errors and improving product quality. 🔒 Safety Improvement – Reduces human exposure to hazardous environments and repetitive tasks. 🌍 Sustainability Boost – Optimized processes lower energy consumption and waste generation. 📈 Scalable Innovation – Flexible robotic systems easily adapt to evolving business needs and technologies. 🔍 Segment-wise growth forecasts for 2024-2032 will help businesses target specific niches for expanding into lucrative areas of the Legged Robot Market. Whether you're a startup or a leading player, this report is your guide to growth and success in the evolving legged robot space. 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 🤖, 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eWDK5PZY 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Quadruped Robots, Hexapod Robots, Bipedal Robots 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Defense, Agriculture, Industrial, Healthcare 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa 𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Boston Dynamics, ANYbotics, Unitree Robotics, Ghost Robotics, Agility Robotics, Sarcos Robotics, Kawada Robotics Corporation, SonyAI, Boston Engineering, Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation, Robosoft Technologies, iRobot, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ABB, Avertas Robotics Oy – Industrial Robots | KUKA | FANUC | A-Mate mobilerobots, Rockwell Automation, Toshiba, Teledyne FLIR Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America, CYBERDYNE INC., Mitsubishi Electric, Thermax Limited, Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), Exyn Technologies, Bharati Robotic Services, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, TATA Power, ROBOTRONIX AUTOMATION, Milrem Robotics, alfanar, Bosch Rexroth, Jasubhai Engineering, Godrej Agrovet Limited, L&T Technology Services, Atlas Copco, Cognex Corporation #leggedrobots #robotics #automation #AI #defenserobots #industrialrobots #roboticinnovation #roboticautomation

I had a call this week with a PE/hedge fund digging into robotics. They shared in their webinar the opportunity with robotics. It landed right as social feeds lit up about China scaling robots across auto manufacturing. What does this mean for Energy? 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮: • China achieved a robot density of 470 robots per 10.000 workers, ranking 3rd globally behind South Korea (1.012) and Singapore (770) • This represents China doubling its robot density within four years and surpassing bothGermany (429) and Japan (419) Useful signal, but also a reminder: scale comes from boring repeatability, not viral demos. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆? Some views and research to share (which most of was new to me and felt worth sharing): Across the value chain, real work is already happening. 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 sites use inspection robots (see firms such as ANYbotics, ExRobotics, Boston Dynamics) to read gauges, spot leaks, and navigate ATEX zones (=specifically defined area) without sending a tech into hazardous industrial areas. A cool partnership you can google up is, ANYbotics has partnerships with GE Vernova and AWS for AI-powered energy inspections. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 integrity teams lean on NDT (=Non-Destructive Testing) specialists like Gecko Robotics for fast, high-resolution thickness data that feeds maintenance plans. 𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱, Aerones does blade repair with precision; 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿, smaller UGVs (=Unmanned Ground Vehicles) patrol rows and trigger cleaning. Overhead, Skydio-class drones map assets so engineers can compare deltas, not just photos (=anomaly reporting). AI is the unlock for deployment at scale. Multimodal models translate messy sensor input into “doable steps.” Diffusion-style policies and imitation learning compress skill learning from months to days. World models and sim-to-real narrow the gap between training and the platform you actually ship. On edge devices, distilled vision-language models handle low bandwidth and odd lighting; in the cloud, fleet orchestration closes the loop so every shift makes the next one better. Safety cases layer on top: constraint planners, tool-use verification, and geofenced autonomy to keep humans in control. I do not think robots will replace Energy workers however they’ll change what “a shift” looks like. The real choice is which bottleneck you fix first: messy data, proving it’s safe, or limited battery. That choice will determine your slope of compounding, not the hype cycle. 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚: Own research/conversation plus Google/AI to research detailed industry examples. Image, AI generated. https://lnkd.in/ehzGz-Uj https://lnkd.in/eWvKz2xA     #robots #energy

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.   𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁. ──────────────────── 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.   In 2024, it installed 26,982 industrial robots —   32% of all new units in Europe.   That’s ten times the UK and five times France. ──────────────────── 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.   Germany ranks 3rd worldwide,   with 415 robots per 10,000 workers.   Korea leads (1012), followed by Singapore (730).   But Germany dominates Europe’s automation map. ──────────────────── 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀.   In 2024, 64,542 cobots were installed globally —   11.9% of all new industrial robots.   That share has nearly doubled since 2020.   Annual growth? About 9.5%. ──────────────────── 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁:   - 2026 growth rate: 23.9%   - 2029+: over 20% yearly expansion   - Key drivers: logistics, service, and renewable industries   - Core sectors: semiconductors, electronics, and SMEs  ──────────────────── 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄:   - Universal Robots (Denmark) – UR3e, $22K–27K   - ABB (Switzerland) – IRB 14000, $30K–40K   - KUKA (Germany) – LBR iiwa 14, $35K   - FANUC (Japan) – CRX-10iA/L, $35K–45K   - Yaskawa (Japan) – HC10, $23K   - Franka Robotics (Germany) – Panda, $30K  Cobot competition is fierce —   hardware alone isn’t enough anymore.   The winners sell integrated systems,   AI vision, safety modules, and local support. ──────────────────── 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀:   Germany’s total robot trade hit $1.06B in 2024.   Top import partners: Japan, Switzerland, China.   Korean robots accounted for just $2.45M — down 23.9%.   Room to grow, if backed by reliability and after-sales trust. ──────────────────── 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: ① Partner with German system integrators or agents   ② Exhibit at Automatica and Hannover Messe   ③ Secure CE and ISO/TS 15066 certifications early   ④ Focus on A/S quality and spare parts availability   ⑤ Offer modular, AI-ready solutions for SMEs  ──────────────────── 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Germany’s cobot market is shifting from “machines” to “solutions.”   Winning brands will combine precision with partnership. ──────────────────── Source: KOTRA Munich Trade Office, October 28, 2025   Seungho Im, Korean Product Exporter   Email: seungho24h@steadyseoul.com

Robots That Learn in Minutes?! – AgiBot’s Real-World AI Breakthrough Explained! What if your factory robot didn’t just follow orders — it learned them? That’s exactly what AgiBot has achieved this week, launching its Real-World Reinforcement Learning (RW-RL) system in partnership with Longcheer Technology. For decades, manufacturing robots have been rigid, slow to adapt, and expensive to reprogram. Changing a production line could take weeks and cost thousands of dollars. But AgiBot’s RW-RL is a real-world AI breakthrough that changes everything — enabling robots to learn new skills in minutes, not weeks. This means: ✅ Faster robot deployment → quicker ROI ✅ Flexible reconfiguration → less downtime ✅ Smarter workforce allocation → more focus on innovation These AI-driven robots can adapt to new parts, layouts, or tolerances — learning directly on the factory floor without costly re-engineering. It’s a game-changer for U.S. manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, and food sectors looking to boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay competitive. For American factories, this is more than just tech news — it’s a strategic advantage. As on-shoring and high-mix production continue to rise, adaptive robotics will power the next wave of smart manufacturing. Imagine robots that train themselves as fast as your phone learns your habits — that future is here. 🧠 Why It Matters This milestone bridges the gap between AI research and real-world robotics, showing how machine learning, reinforcement learning, and intelligent automation are transforming production. If you’re a business owner, operations manager, or industry leader exploring robot adoption, robot consultancy, or robot ROI, you’ll want to watch this one closely. 🔗 Learn More & Connect Join the Robot Philosophy workshop waiting list or book a consultation to discover how robotics can transform your business: 👉 https://robophil.com/ Subscribe to stay ahead of robotics trends, robot news, and AI automation breakthroughs — direct from RoboPhil, also known as Philip English, your trusted robot consultant, robot YouTuber, and robot influencer. 💼 Sponsors Robot Center – https://robotcenter.co.uk/ Buy Robots | Robotics Consultancy | Inspection Robots | Security Robots | Robot Consulting | Robotics ROI | Industrial Robot Solutions Robots of London – https://lnkd.in/eceR4PM6 Robot Hire | Robot Rental | Rent Robots | Hire Robots | Robot Events | Robotics for Exhibitions, Shows & Conferences | Robot Hire in the UK & Europe Robot Philosophy – https://robophil.com/ Robot Consultancy | Robot Recruitment | Robot Advice | Robot Insights | Robot Ideas | Robotics Consulting | Robotics Strategy | Robotics Training 👤 About RoboPhil RoboPhil, also known as Philip English, is a leading Robot YouTuber, Robot https://lnkd.in/eePqtPmW https://lnkd.in/e5MqTdvn

#Robotics tech talk: #Humanoid robots are coming soon to a construction site near you. According to a McKinsey report (https://lnkd.in/e6mHiak9), "global demand for housing and infrastructure is accelerating, driven by urbanization, population growth, and the need to replace or expand aging assets. Projected supply is predicted to fall short of demand by about $40 trillion." The demand for #AI data centers is rapidly increasing worldwide, and humanoid robots represent a potentially transformative solution for the construction industry. "With further advances in AI models and sensor technology [to enable real-time decision-making and improve dexterity and mobility], humanoids might be able to master complex construction tasks" and help offset labor shortages.

📊 [𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀] 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 🤖 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 https://lnkd.in/dtYc7EuN   The Humanoid Robot Market is gaining momentum across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, customer service, and education — fueled by advancements in sensor technologies, actuator precision, and AI-powered control systems.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟮.𝟵𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟭𝟱.𝟮𝟲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗥 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟵.𝟮% 🔍 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🦿 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Biped Robots: Designed for human-like gait and interaction in complex, dynamic environments. Wheel-Drive Robots: Gaining adoption for efficiency in structured and indoor settings. 🧠 𝗕𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  • Gyroscopes & Accelerometers: Supporting balance and inertial navigation.  • Tilt & Position Sensors: Enabling posture control and environmental awareness.  • Vision Sensors: Driving object recognition and autonomous navigation.  • Torque Sensors: Enhancing safety and precision in robotic manipulation. ⚙️ 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲:  • Electrical Actuators: Dominant in commercial and service robotics due to control simplicity and lower maintenance.  • Hydraulic & Pneumatic Actuators: Used in high-load or industrial applications requiring power over precision.  • Piezoelectric Actuators: Emerging in high-precision use cases such as surgical robotics or micro-assembly. 📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: The market is projected to grow at a strong CAGR driven by increased R&D investments and commercial deployments. Asia-Pacific leads in adoption, with major contributions from Japan, South Korea, and China. Rising demand for human-robot interaction in customer service and caregiving is opening new commercial avenues. Major companies operating in the humanoid robot market include SoftBank Robotics Group (Japan), ROBOTIS (South Korea), Agility Robotics (US), UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP LTD. (China), and PAI Robotics (Spain). 💡 Research-backed insights are critical for understanding where humanoid robots are heading — from lab environments to real-world tasks. 🔗 Are you tracking this market? Let’s connect to discuss data-driven opportunities in robotics and automation. #HumanoidRobots #MarketResearch #EmergingTech #RoboticsMarket #AI #Sensors #Actuators #RobotTrends #ResearchReport #BipedRobots #ServiceRobots #Automation #DigitalTransformation #DeepTech #Industry40

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝐀𝐧 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dpUnK8CV    The India Industrial Robotics Market is transforming rapidly as manufacturers across automotive, electronics, metals, and logistics adopt automation to improve precision, productivity, and worker safety. Rising labor costs, the push for "Make in India," and growth in smart factories are accelerating demand for robotics, especially articulated and SCARA robots. Companies are integrating robots for assembly, welding, painting, material handling, palletizing, and pick-and-place operations, aligning with Industry 4.0 advancements such as AI, machine vision, and IoT-enabled control systems. Collaborative robots (cobots) are also gaining traction among MSMEs due to their affordability and ease of integration into small production units. Furthermore, India is witnessing strong government and private sector collaboration to enhance robotics innovation and adoption. Robotics training centers, R&D initiatives, and incentives for industrial automation are creating a skilled workforce for modern manufacturing environments. Sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and e-commerce are adopting industrial robotics to meet strict quality standards and manage warehouses efficiently. This shift reflects a long-term move toward digital manufacturing ecosystems that boost resilience, competitiveness, and energy-efficient production. 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 • Collaborative robots (cobots) drive market growth in automation. • AI integration accelerates productivity in industrial robotics applications. • Vision-equipped robots expand market reach in precision tasks. • Robotic automation adoption by SMEs boosts market expansion. • 5G connectivity is transforming industrial robotics market capabilities. • Advanced dexterity and flexibility fuel robotics market advancements. • Robotic systems optimize assembly line efficiency in manufacturing. • Cloud-based robotic solutions enhance market demand for remote management. • Robotic automation in logistics drives significant market transformation. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: DiFACTO Robotics and Automation. Gridbots Robotics Systemantics India Pvt. Ltd. inventorobotics ASIMOV Robotics SASTRA ROBOTICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ArkRobot ACE ROBOTICS Duhan Robotics #IndustrialRobotics #IndiaManufacturing #Automation #MakeInIndia #Industry40 #SmartFactory #CollaborativeRobots #Cobots #RoboticsInnovation #AIinManufacturing #SCARARobots #ArticulatedRobots #FactoryAutomation #DigitalTransformation #MaterialHandling #RoboticsIntegration #WeldingAutomation #SmartLogistics #AutomationTrends #RoboticsIndia

𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 🚀 Geek+ made headlines by raising nearly 𝗨𝗦$𝟯𝟱𝟬𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗣𝗢, setting the stage for serious global expansion as the first publicly traded AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) warehouse robot company. Over in the US, Figure AI soared with over US$1B in its latest Series C round, earning a staggering 𝗨𝗦$𝟯𝟵𝗕 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and accelerating the rollout of humanoid robots into real-world environments. And in Japan, M&A hit a record 𝗨𝗦$𝟮𝟯𝟮𝗕 in the first half of 2025, fueled by transformative deals and a pivotal shift towards automation and next-generation manufacturing, such as Softbank’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics arm for US$5.4B. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺? • Severe labor shortages in aging Asian economies are forcing a fresh look at automation. • Robot prices are plummeting — but you’ll need at least $16,000 for an entry-level industrial robot in Asia, with true industrial-grade models still significantly above $1,000. • Bold government strategies like China’s “Robot+” plan and “Made in China 2025” are unleashing massive public and private sector investment, making robotics a strategic pillar of national development. 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. From “dark factories” in China and AI-powered automation in logistics, to ever-larger cross-border deals, the region is rewriting what it means to lead in robotics. The only real question is: How fast will the transformation go? 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲? ✈️ 🚅 🚘 Read International Federation of Robotics' latest research report. https://lnkd.in/e6Pjiw_b #Robotics #AI #Automation #FigureAI #Geekplus #AsiaTech #SmartManufacturing #Innovation #MergersAndAcquisitions #China #Japan #RobotPlus #FutureOfWork

For startups and investors, Asia's robotics boom is a clarion call. It signals immense opportunity in developing agile, niche automation solutions tailored to smaller manufacturers. Startups can thrive by creating specialized software, integration services, or collaborative robots for tasks larger players overlook. For investors, the trend offers a high-growth pipeline, moving beyond traditional tech into deep tech and Industry 4.0. The focus must be on ventures that enhance flexibility and data-driven decision-making, enabling smaller firms to compete. Success lies in backing innovations that make advanced automation accessible, democratizing the next wave of manufacturing productivity across the region's vast supply chains.

Embodied AI and General Purpose Robots This post looks at industry use of robotics and AI with  a focus on embodied AI and humanoids, starting with recent reports from McKinsey on automation and robotics. The 2025 International Federation of Robotics annual report on sales and use and a recent position paper on humanoids is covered, followed by China's humanoid robotic strategy and Australia’s robotics strategy and roadmap. There is a new McKinsey report on humanoids in construction. The Amazon robotics system used in their newest warehouses is described. For many tasks, non-humanoid automation is more practical. However, the human form has the advantage of functioning in an environment built for humans. Humanoids are being used in accommodation, food services, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and production is increasing quickly. The foundation models for humanoids being trained by Field AI and Figure AI will have construction industry applications. The business model in construction could be ‘Robot as a service’, where businesses lease robotic devices to gain benefits of automation such as lower costs, flexibility and scalability. This would allow the many small and medium size contractors and subcontractors to use robotic equipment. With leased humanoids trained for materials handling or specific tasks, there may be robotics subcontractors where the manufacturer is also the subcontractor, like FBR is doing with their truck mounted Hadrian X bricklaying robot. The Chinese model of state-led development, long-term planning, supply chain and infrastructure investment, with selective integration into global markets, is working for humanoids as it did for solar panels, batteries and EVs. Whether one admires this model or not, it has been a success and delivered technological progress. China is restructuring and integrating the innovation chain, aiming at technological self-reliance and developing a supply chain of components for humanoids like servo motors, controllers, gear units and machine vision. Although Chinese robots may not be as sophisticated as others, they are much cheaper. Humanoid robots are now taking on tasks in controlled environments like car plants and warehouses, where they could quickly become widely used for repetitive tasks. In other industries there will be a period of human/robot collaboration, as robots take on simple tasks, and dull, dirty, or dangerous work. Then, as humanoid brains based on foundation models develop, and their strength, dexterity, and battery life improves, more applications will follow. Many jobs in structured environments that are repetitive and controlled could be done by humanoids in the near future (five years), and in ten years there will probably be humanoids doing some but not all of the work in most workplaces, including construction sites. https://lnkd.in/gpCdTQHq