Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Maybe one day an underwater robot with sculpin-inspired grippers will be exploring the ocean depths and making waves in the world of bio-inspired technology. ScienceDaily
• [New] Total sales of humanoid robots will reach 12,400 units or 6.34 billion yuan globally in 2025. Asia Times
• [New] As the global demand for sustainable buildings increases, the integration of AI-driven robotics with prefabricated construction methods presents an opportunity to address labour shortages, enhance design efficiency, and improve sustainability. Nature
• [New] By the year 2025, edge computing will be instrumental in advancing AI within self-driving vehicles, smart cities, and robotics infrastructure, all of which require real-time control. AI Toolhouse Blog -
• [New] Within five years, robots will likely be able to perform a wide range of physical tasks at a cost that rivals or beats human labour. Bain
• The global robotics business is valued at $16.5 billion by the International Federation of Robotics, which last year forecast a 4% increase in the number of robots sold in 2025. MarketScreener
• The technology landscape is witnessing unprecedented growth, with AI applications ranging from self-driving vehicles to advanced robotics, predicted to add $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. Nucamp
• SpaceX plans to launch a Starship carrying Optimus robots to Mars by the end of 2026, aiming to investigate square structures discovered on the planet. Times of India
• Tesla envisions a future where humanoid robots assist in various industries, enhancing productivity and addressing labour shortages. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Hesai Technology stated that its LiDAR shipments in 2025 are projected to reach 1.2 to 1.5 million units, with approximately 200,000 units designated for robotics applications - covering mobile robots, delivery robots, cleaning robots, and more. Yahoo Finance
• Predicted to take shape around 2050, industry 6.0 will build on the principles of industry 5.0, incorporating technologies such as AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics and big data analytics into the manufacturing process. Automation.com
• By employing Nvidia Omniverse's digital twin simulations, Schaeffler plans facility layouts and tests robot fleets virtually, reducing commissioning times and optimising automation levels - ranging from manual processes to fully automated systems with humanoid robots. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Half of the factory managers of industrial companies expect AMRs to be a key element of future factories and 43% believe humanoid robots will become a standard component of assembly processes. Yahoo Finance
• By 2025, half of cloud data centers will deploy robots with AI capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, automate maintenance, and optimize cooling and energy management. Aptly Technology Corporation
• Elon Musk has confirmed that the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 will be priced below $20,000, with a leaked memo suggesting a price of $19,999 for the robot bundled with an optional AI service plan for an additional $10,000. ThePricer
• Musk hopes to begin delivering a humanoid robot called Optimus to other companies starting in 2026. BNN Bloomberg
• Companies across the globe are recognising the potential of humanoid robots to address labour shortages, enhance productivity, and revolutionise industries ranging from logistics to manufacturing. Tech Funding News
• Zhang says that as well as fill a hole in the labour force, robots will also play a central role in powering China's expansion of emerging industries and, potentially, new industries of their own. Macquarie Group
• 2025 is set to be a landmark year for Tesla as it envisions deploying up to 12,000 Optimus robots - a venture aptly compared by Musk to the size of a Roman legion. ilovetesla.com
• Musk called the first wave of robots a Roman legion and said Tesla aims to scale production to 50,000 units in 2026. TeslaNorth.com

Last updated: 28 April 2025