The global stock of industrial robots surpassed 5 million units at the end of 2025, marking a 9% year-over-year increase with over 600,000 new installations. China dominates the market with 354,000 units installed, representing 59% of global deployments, while the United States overtook Japan to become the world’s second-largest market. In parallel, the humanoid robot sector faces growing commercial challenges: Boston Dynamics posted a loss of 528.4 billion won (approximately $400 million) in 2025 and abandoned a 2027 IPO, while Unitree Robotics shares initially surged fivefold before dropping 55% following Chinese regulatory slowdown on humanoid robot IPOs.
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