Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] TrendForce forecasts global shipments of humanoid robots to exceed 50,000 units in 2026, marking over 700% year-over-year growth. Google Business
• [New] In 2025, humanoid robots 2025-2026 hit a tipping point. Winssolutions
• [New] South Korea's K-Humanoid Alliance, a consortium of more than 40 companies and universities, and backed by $770 million in government funding, will unveil a dedicated Robot Pavilion in North Hall. Google Business
• [New] The Trump administration is reportedly considering issuing an executive order on robotics in 2026 to accelerate its development. / USA SlashGear
• [New] A major development for 2026 will be the growing importance of Robotics Foundation Models. Retail Customer Experience
• [New] In 2025, the biggest breakthroughs will come from AI, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum computing, biotechnology, and clean energy. SaGeminieTech
• [New] The idea: Tesla's vehicle fleet (and robots) will collect massive data to train better neural nets, so having in-house silicon for machine learning could reduce costs and enhance capability. TESMAG
• [New] J&J sees greater growth potential in areas such as cardiovascular, robotics, oncology, neurology, vision, and surgical technologies, and wants to redeploy capital accordingly. Stock Spinoff Investing
• [New] Tesla's Optimus robot initiative appears to be a significant long-term growth opportunity. PandaForecast.com
• [New] Robotics is poised to become the next major investment theme in 2026, driven by U.S. policy support and AI integration. Seeking Alpha
• The automotive giant is not just diversifying; it's positioning itself as a direct challenger to SpaceX with ambitious plans for satellite deployment, lunar colonies, and space robotics that could reshape the commercial space race. / Japan The Tech Buzz
• AI agents and robots could automate more than half of US work hours using technology that is available today. The Guardian
• Pairing people and AI tools, including agents and robots, could unlock $3 trillion in economic value in the United States by 2030. Fortune
• Foxconn and Google-owned Intrinsic have announced a joint venture that will combine Intrinsic's cutting-edge AI robotics platform with Foxconn's manufacturing expertise to build the future of the AI factory. Amiko Consulting
• By the end of 2026, Xpeng aims to achieve large-scale mass production of high-level humanoid robots. New Atlas

Last updated: 15 December 2025