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Humanoid robot sales data for 2025 was shared by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). China is a pioneer in these fields and has a large production share.
While robotics companies are getting closer to producing humanoid robots every day, existing ones are also in demand. According to data provided by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), 7 thousand humanoid robots were sold in 2025. Most of the robots were preferred for automation or special jobs in factories.
According to Reuters, although this corresponds to a relatively low number, it contradicts the expectations of a boom in the coming years, especially in China, the world's largest industrial robot market.
Last month, China demonstrated the running and boxing abilities of humanoid robots in robot games.
China, an important center for humanoid robots, carries out approximately 97 percent of global humanoid robot shipments, according to data.
According to the IFR, a robot must meet certain criteria to be defined as 'humanoid'.
In addition to having a human-like appearance, the robot must operate autonomously in an environment designed for humans. Although it may seem like it should have legs, this is not a requirement.
These newly published data show that humanoid robots still make up a very small portion of the global robot population.

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