technologyConfirmedUpdated 7 h ago · since 21 Sept 2026
Global humanoid robot sales reach about 7,000 in 2025
The International Federation of Robotics reports that about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally in 2025 for industrial and professional services. This figure is cited across multiple outlets, highlighting the small share of humanoid robots in the overall robot market and noting growing investment and interest. Some reports mention that many sales are for data-collection and AI model optimization rather than direct production use.
01About 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally in 2025.
02The sales cover industrial and professional service use.
03The data is reported by the International Federation of Robotics.
Where the coverage differs
China: CN outlets emphasize the global total and the small share of humanoid robots within the overall robotics market, noting ongoing investments and the distinction between industrial/service and consumer or military robotics.
India: The coverage provides a concise summary of the IFR data regarding industrial and professional service robot sales.
Singapore: The report focuses on the disparity between the billions of dollars invested and the relatively low number of units sold.
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The framing spectrum
Overall tone of each country's coverage of this event, judged from the articles listed below. How we judge
Supportive
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Descriptive
CNINSG
Cautious
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How each country tells it
ChinaIndustry Update
Typical headline, translated
Global humanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units last year, says IFR
Emphasises
CN outlets emphasize the global total and the small share of humanoid robots within the overall robotics market, noting ongoing investments and the distinction between industrial/service and consumer or military robotics.
Mentions less
Less emphasis on potential consumer demand or policy implications; more on the market size and investment interest.
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