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Where Humanoid Robots Are Working Today

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Eric Verdeyen
May 19, 2025

Where Humanoid Robots Are Working Today

Humanoid robots are no longer confined to research labs or sci-fi screens. They're clocking in—around the world—in warehouses, hospitals, retail stores, airports, and even elder care homes. While we’re still in the early innings of humanoid labor, workforce deployments are happening faster than most people realize.

Below is a snapshot of estimated humanoid robot deployments by country, based on recent industry reports, government initiatives, and company announcements.

Country

Estimated Deployed Units

Common Use Cases

Notable Companies/Projects

United States

3,000–4,000

Warehousing, security, R&D pilots, elder care

Agility Robotics, Tesla, Apptronik

China

2,500–3,500

Retail, smart city infrastructure, manufacturing

UBTech, Fourier Intelligence

Japan

1,500–2,500

Hospitality, elder care, customer service

Toyota, Softbank, Honda

South Korea

1,000–1,500

Delivery, public interaction, education

Hyundai Robotics, Rainbow Robotics

Germany

500–800

Industrial pilots, logistics

Siemens, PAL Robotics (EU)

United Kingdom

200–400

Research, elder care, retail pilots

Engineered Arts, UKRI initiatives

Saudi Arabia

150–300

Tourism, city experiences, entertainment

NEOM, Saudi Future Investment Fund

France

100–250

Security trials, public transport support

Aldebaran (Softbank), EU deployments

Canada

100–200

Research, health tech

Sanctuary AI

Other EU Nations

300–500

Healthcare, smart logistics

PAL Robotics, local startups

These figures include both commercial deployments and pilot programs. While most are not yet autonomous replacements for human labor, their integration is steadily increasing in structured environments.

Why It Matters
The global distribution of humanoid robots shows where the momentum—and investment—is headed. These numbers are a key signal for investors, developers, and strategic thinkers watching the next labor transformation unfold.

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