--- title: "Humanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units globally in 2025" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025" category: "Business & Economy" area: "China" published: "2026-09-21T13:46:22.714Z" source_reported: "2026-09-21T13:05:09.000Z" updated: "2026-09-21T13:46:22.714Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-21T14:45:06.217080+00:00" --- # Humanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units globally in 2025 *The figure represents a fraction of the industrial robot market, with significant growth projected by 2030.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to the IFR, and two independent outlets published full reports. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. The reporting includes context on the definition of humanoid robots and future projections. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a boom, but the article details modest sales and research applications. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally in 2025 for industrial and professional service applications. - The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) defines a humanoid robot by its human-like appearance and autonomous operation in human-engineered environments. - Bank of America Global Research forecasts humanoid robot shipments to reach 90,000 units in 2026 and 1.2 million by 2030. - Many humanoid robots sold in 2025 were purchased by research institutions for training AI models, rather than for manufacturing. Global sales of humanoid robots reached approximately 7,000 units in 2025, according to data compiled by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). These robots were sold for industrial and professional service applications. The IFR defines a humanoid robot as one with a human-like appearance that operates autonomously in environments designed for humans. In comparison, 542,000 conventional industrial robots were installed globally in 2024, alongside 199,000 professional service units. Many of the humanoid units sold in 2025 were acquired by research institutions and technology firms to gather physical data for training artificial intelligence models. Major automotive manufacturers, early adopters of the technology, are conducting limited operational trials, typically deploying only a small number of units per facility. The IFR, which has tracked automation statistics for three decades, began specifically monitoring humanoid robots for the first time alongside its larger datasets for standard industrial and professional service units. ## Growth Projections Despite current modest sales, future growth projections are aggressive. Bank of America Global Research estimates that humanoid robot shipments will reach 90,000 units in 2026 and climb to 1.2 million by 2030. The IFR bases its metrics on reported figures from global suppliers and national trade associations, excluding consumer and military humanoids, and categorising medical robots separately. ## Omissions None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the IFR's scheduled publication date for its full 2025 industrial and service robotics figures on 24 September. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 9% (1) - Centre: 45% (6) - Right: 46% (5) 14 of 26 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-21T14:45:06.217080+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-21T15:00:08.645Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from fakti.bg noted that the relatively small number of humanoid robot sales contrasts with forecasts for rapid market expansion in the coming years, particularly in China. It highlighted China as the world's largest market for industrial robots, referencing recent demonstrations of robots running and boxing during specialized games. The report also stated that many humanoid robots sold in 2025 were purchased by research institutions or companies for AI model improvement, not for manufacturing. It quoted Susanne Bieller, Secretary General of the IFR, noting that humanoids remain a small fraction of the global robotics market. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports from Egypt Independent, ZN.UA Зеркало недели, and Reuters focused on the 7,000 humanoid robot sales figure for 2025. Egypt Independent highlighted that this figure stands in contrast to projections predicting a massive commercial boom, noting the gap is particularly notable in China. ZN.UA Зеркало недели stated that the 7,000 units represent 1% of the annual capacity of industrial machinery. Reuters and Egypt Independent both mentioned that many of the humanoid units sold were purchased by research institutions for training AI models, not for manufacturing. Reuters also noted the contrast between current sales and forecasts for a boom in the coming years, particularly in China. ### Right - Right-rated reports from Globo, Business Times, and The Straits Times led with the 7,000 humanoid robot sales figure for 2025. Globo mentioned that the sector predicts 1.2 million units by 2030 and highlighted China as the world's largest market for industrial robots, noting its recent presentation of running and boxing humanoid robots. Business Times and The Straits Times both stated that the relatively small number contrasts with forecasts for a boom in the coming years. The Straits Times also noted that the sales were mainly for research and industry. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 8 - unknown: 14 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [bworldonline.com](https://bworldonline.com/world/2026/09/21/780045/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260921/god-873521713.html) — Some 7,000 Anthropomorphic Robots Were Sold Worldwide in 2025 - [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/china/las-ventas-de-robots-humanoides-llegaron-a-7-000-unidades-en-2025) — Sales of Humanoid Robots Reached 7,000 Units in 2025 - [Business AM](https://businessam.be/wereldwijd-7-000-humanoide-robots-verkocht-in-2025-van-industriele-doorbraak-nog-geen-sprake) — 7,000 Humanoid Robots Sold Worldwide in 2025; No Industrial Breakthrough Yet. - [belta.by](https://belta.by/tech/view/okolo-7-tys-chelovekopodobnyh-robotov-prodano-v-mire-v-2025-godu-802087-2026) — Some 7,000 Human-Like Robots Sold Worldwide in 2025 - [Egypt Independent](https://egyptindependent.com/humanoid-robot-sales-hit-7000-worldwide-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales hit 7,000 worldwide last year - [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/empresas/noticia/2026/09/21/venda-de-robs-humanoides-chega-a-7-mil-em-2025-setor-prev-12-milho-at-2030.ghtml) — Sale of Humanoid Robots Reaches 7,000 in 2025; Sector Predicts 1.2 Million by 2030 - [IOL Portugal](https://sol.iol.pt/economia/noticias/populacao-de-robos-humanoides-aumenta-mas-muitos-ainda-sem-trabalho-produtivo/20260921/6ab112bd0cf299bc2953ceb5) — Population of Humanoid Robots Increases, but Many Still without Productive Work - [CursDeGuvernare.ro](https://cursdeguvernare.ro/aproape-7000-roboti-umanoizi-vanduti-in-2025.html) — Nearly 7,000 Humanoid Robots Sold in 2025 - Measures in China to Stop "Humanoid Robot Madness" - [TechNode Global](https://technode.global/2026/09/21/global-humanoid-robot-sales-7000-2025-ifr) — Global humanoid robot sales reached about 7,000 in 2025: IFR - [nsuzivo.rs](https://nsuzivo.rs/region-i-svet/humanoidni-roboti-sve-trazeniji-prosle-godine-prodato-oko-sedam-hiljada) — Humanoid Robots Are Increasingly in Demand, About Seven Thousand Were Sold Last Year - [Publico](https://publico.pt/2026/09/21/enter/noticia/sete-mil-robos-humanoides-vendidos-mundo-ano-passado-2188749) — More than Seven Thousand Humanoid Robots Sold Worldwide Last Year - [Aroged](https://aroged.com/2026/09/21/the-era-of-humanoid-robots-has-begun-7000-robots-were-sold-globally-last-year-and-that-will-increase-nearly-13-times-this-year) — The era of humanoid robots has begun: 7,000 robots were sold globally last year, and that will increase nearly 13 times this year - [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/TECHNOLOGIES/za-hod-v-mire-bylo-prodano-vseho-7000-chelovekopodobnykh-robotov.html) — In a Year, only 7,000 Human-Like Robots Were Sold Around the World. - [ATN](https://ariananews.af/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1082498-7000-humanoidni-robota-sa-bili-prodadeni-v-sveta-prez-minalata-godina) — 7,000 Humanoid Robots Were Sold Worldwide Last Year - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/technology/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year-2026-09-21) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [IMPACT](https://impact.ro/robotii-umanoizi-nu-se-vand-ca-painea-calda-584280.html) — Humanoid Robots Do Not Sell as Warm Bread - [Business Times](https://businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [www.economica.net](https://economica.net/vanzarile-mondiale-de-roboti-umanoizi-au-ajuns-la-7-000-de-unitati-anul-trecut_978289.html) — World Sales of Humanoid Robots Reached 7,000 Units Last Year - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/business/humanoid-robots-draw-billions-in-investment-but-just-7000-sales-worldwide) — Around 7,000 humanoid robots sold in 2025 - [Financial Intelligence](https://financialintelligence.ro/vanzarile-mondiale-de-roboti-umanoizi-au-ajuns-la-7-000-de-unitati-anul-trecut) — World Sales of Humanoid Robots Reached 7,000 Units Last Year - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/21/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7-000-globally-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ai/ai-insights/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year/articleshow/134380440.cms) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/21/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7-000-globally-last-year-ce785adbd88df525) — Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year ## Questions **How many humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025?** Approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025 for industrial and professional service applications. This figure is considered modest when compared to conventional industrial robots. **What is the definition of a humanoid robot according to the IFR?** The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) defines a humanoid robot as a machine that has a human-like appearance and operates autonomously in environments engineered for humans. Legs are not a strict requirement for this classification. **What are the future sales projections for humanoid robots?** Bank of America Global Research estimates that humanoid robot shipments will reach 90,000 units in 2026 and are projected to climb to 1.2 million by 2030, indicating significant anticipated growth. **What were the primary uses for humanoid robots sold in 2025?** Many of the humanoid robots sold in 2025 were purchased by research institutions and technology firms. Their primary use was to gather physical data for training advanced artificial intelligence models, rather than for direct manufacturing work. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Humanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units globally in 2025", https://mediabias.news/business/humanoid-robot-sales-reached-7000-units-globally-in-2025