On September 21, forthcoming statistics from the International Federation of Robotics indicate that the global sales of humanoid robots in the industrial and professional service sectors are projected to reach 7,000 units by 2025. This figure excludes consumer-grade, military, and medical robots. According to a Reuters report on the same day, the International Federation of Robotics has been consistently gathering and publishing market data on traditional industrial and service robots for nearly three decades. The relevant data for 2025 is set to be unveiled on the 24th, and for the first time, the organization will specifically disclose sales figures for humanoid robots.
Based on the organization's criteria, humanoid robots must possess a human-like appearance, may not have legs, but must be capable of autonomous operation in human environments. Secretary General of the federation, Susanne Bieller, mentioned that many of the humanoid robots sold in 2025 will not be primarily involved in productive tasks. Instead, they will be utilized by research institutions and companies to generate data aimed at refining artificial intelligence models. (Xinhua News Agency)