Humanoid robots are on the verge of fundamentally transforming industrial operations. But where do we stand today? Which tasks can they already perform and how will advancing technology, falling costs, and new business models reshape value creation across industries?
What is being tested in pilot projects today could soon become standard practice: humanoid robots that operate flexibly, collaborate with humans, and execute processes independently. Their physical resemblance to people will enable them to fully take over human tasks in the future. The shift from specialized automation solutions to adaptive, general-purpose robots marks a new era of industrial operations and unlocks new potential for efficiency, quality, and resilience.
Our Humanoid Robots Report 2025 analyzes the maturity, innovation pace, and economic outlook of humanoid robotics. First manufacturers plan series production from 2026 onward, and by 2030 humanoid robots could become an integral part of industrial processes. The report also highlights how declining production costs and improved skills & speed are accelerating return on investment. It also provides guidance, on how organizations can prepare to leverage this technology early and future-proof their operations.
The findings are clear: humanoid robots are no longer a distant vision but a strategic enabler for the operations of tomorrow. Companies that act now will gain a decisive advantage in the next phase of industrial transformation.
