Emerging Trends and Investment Insights in Humanoid Robotics
Humanoid robotics is rapidly advancing.
Driven by the convergence of technological innovations, evolving labor market demands and growing investor interest, the humanoid robotics industry is expanding at a rapid rate. A handful of humanoid robotics companies have announced initial public offerings in 2025, such as China’s Unitree and Singapore’s Otsaw, with more predicted in 2026.
Ark Invest CEO, Cathie Wood, said in October 2025 that humanoid robots “will be the biggest of all” AI opportunities, highlighting their transformative potential in transportation, healthcare and productivity enhancement
To understand key trends shaping the sector, the Investing News Network spoke with Shahab Samimi, CEO of Vancouver-based Humanoid Global, an investment issuer with a portfolio that includes Agility Robotics, Cartwheel Robotics and Formic Technologies.
Samimi shared the impact AI integration has had on the robotics industry, challenges such as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions and how the firm evaluates opportunities within this nascent yet promising market.
Key trends in humanoid robotics
According to Samimi, recent trends in robotics include enhanced automation in the industrial and logistics sectors. “We’re seeing a lot of new trends on foundation models and control stacks within the robotic sector, as well as new sorts of electronic assemblies to put all of these components together,” he explained, citing companies like BMW (OTCPINK:BMWKY), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)and Mercedes (OTCPPINK:MBGAF) as current adopters of humanoid robots in factories and warehouses.
Additionally, Samimi highlights that recent battery advances have improved energy density, enabling longer robot operation for industrial and logistics tasks. Meanwhile, lighter, more efficient actuators enhance precision and energy use, supporting dynamic interaction and human collaboration.
Finally, advances in robotics control systems are powered by cutting-edge AI algorithms. Platforms like RideScan, a Humanoid Global portfolio company, harness continuous, independent AI-driven monitoring, risk scoring and anomaly detection to optimize robot performance. The company recently filed a patent in the UK for its core AI technology
Samimi added that safety and reliability remain critical focal points amid these technological advances. Advances in algorithms, machine learning and operational intelligence systems are enabling comprehensive, scalable safety and maintenance solutions for robots deployed across different facilities, supported by digital twin technologies and a closed-loop data cycle for continuous improvement.
Addressing labor shortages
Labor shortages and constrained supply chains are accelerating innovation by prompting industrial sectors to adopt robotics to augment limited labor resources.
The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report confirms…
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