Last year, about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide, the International Federation of Robotics said.

Tesla has confirmed the start of series production of its first-generation Optimus robots at its Fremont, California factory, with an annual capacity of up to 1 million units.

China's XPeng aims to begin mass production of humanoid robots by the end of 2026, targeting a monthly output of more than 1,000 units.