Global Androids Index

 

Global Robotics Index 2026

North America

Tesla Market Leader

Optimus Gen 3: Unveiled in Q1 2026. Tesla is aiming for a production ramp of one million units annually by late 2026.

Price: <$20k Target Phase: Mass Production

Figure AI Cognitive AI

Figure 03: Flagship humanoid for manufacturing. Partnered with BMW to deploy robots for repetitive assembly line tasks.

Partner: Microsoft/OpenAI Funding: Series C ($1.9B)

Agility Robotics Logistics

Digit: Bipedal robot specializing in warehouse automation. Actively being piloted by major retailers like Amazon.

Focus: Fulfillment Status: Operational Pilots

Boston Dynamics Precision

Electric Atlas: Enterprise-grade humanoid designed for industrial handling. Fleet deployments now active for Hyundai.

Owner: Hyundai Specs: 1.9m Height

Sanctuary AI General Purpose

Phoenix: Cognitive humanoid with 30+ joints. Designed for 4-hour battery life and natural human interaction.

AI: Carbon OS Origin: Canada

Asia / China

Unitree Robotics Best Budget

G1 Humanoid: A highly capable budget-friendly humanoid shipping now for roughly $16,000.

Origin: China Price: $16,000

AgiBot New Debut

A2: Humanoid capable of complex movements and social interaction. Announced U.S. market debut at CES 2026.

Stock: Hong Kong IPO Production: 5,000+ Units

UBTECH Robotics Manufacturing

Walker S2: Next-gen industrial humanoid designed for smart logistics and automotive factory automation.

Sector: Automotive Origin: China

Fourier Intelligence Healthcare

GR-2: Humanoid robot specialized for medical rehabilitation and assisting patients in healthcare settings.

Focus: Rehab Tech Weight: 120 kg

XPENG Robotics Physical AI

IRON: Customizable humanoid with options for shape and skin. Large potential for industrial and household use.

Origin: China Model: IRON V2

Europe & Emerging

NEURA Robotics Cognitive EU

4NE-1: German humanoid designed for seamless collaboration between humans and machines in diverse environments.

Origin: Germany Category: Cobots

1X Technologies Home Service

NEO: A soft humanoid geared for domestic safety. Aiming to deliver units to homes throughout 2026.

Subscription: $500/mo Origin: Norway

Engineered Arts Entertainment

Ameca: Renowned for incredibly lifelike facial expressions and natural conversational interaction.

Focus: Media/Social Origin: UK

PAL Robotics Research

Specializes in service humanoid robots used for retail, public engagement, and healthcare research.

Origin: Spain Founded: 2004