Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Investors are positioning for long-term growth, with research suggesting that by 2060, more than three billion humanoid robots could be integrated into human society. CyberNews
• [New] Elon Musk's new 2025 project could reshape the world - from AI and robotics to space travel and everyday life. Top Update
• [New] McKinsey argues that foundational models could push robotics from narrowly programmed machines toward general-purpose systems that can perceive, reason and act across many different tasks. Foresight
• [New] By 2026, robots and automated systems will likely handle a growing share of repetitive, physically intense tasks such as trailer unloading, high-bay pallet movements and basic picking. Transport and Logistics ME
• [New] Amazon currently has over 1M warehouse robots deployed and hopes to automate 75% of its global operations by 2027 - a goal that would reduce new human worker hires by 160 K. The Tech Buzz
• [New] China's advancements in AI and robotics are expected to create opportunities first in Asia before expanding to Europe or North America. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] UAE-China Entrepreneurs Forum that started on Saturday in Shanghai, is expected to help double the UAE-China bilateral trade from $101.8 billion in 2024 to $200 billion by 2030, driven by technology, innovation, Start-ups, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Machine Learning. Gulf Today
• [New] The 1 X NEO consumer humanoid home robot is the first to open preorders with a clear price and 2026 delivery window. Winssolutions
• [New] At the 2025 meeting, Musk reiterated that Optimus (and robots like it) are central to Tesla's long-term vision, even claiming that eventually 80% of Tesla's value will come from Optimus bots. TESMAG
• [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
• Tesla's Optimus robot initiative appears to be a significant long-term growth opportunity. PandaForecast.com
• Robotics is poised to become the next major investment theme in 2026, driven by U.S. policy support and AI integration. Seeking Alpha

Last updated: 22 December 2025