Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Insider Monkey
• [New] Set in the not-so-distant future of 2029 in Moscow, Russia, Better Than Us follows a new society in which humanoid robots, shortened to just bots, are fully integrated into society as domestic helpers, security personnel, drivers, companions, and much more. Collider
• [New] Google DeepMind has unveiled a pair of artificial intelligence models that will enable robots to perform complex general tasks and reason in a way that was previously impossible. Live Science
• [New] The introduction of affordable, self-driving cars, and humanoid robots like Optimus could pave the way for a future where mobility is seamless, efficient, and largely hands-free. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] The acquisition from ABB is anticipated to boost SoftBank's AI robotics efforts by adding the Swiss company's expertise to its current investments, speeding up innovation and progress toward ASI. Verdict
• [New] As the global population shifts elderly, robots might play a crucial role in helping people to grow old with dignity. AOL
• [New] With the global population expected to peak this century before heading into decline, the arrival of robots might allow the world economy to continue growing even as human labour becomes less abundant. AOL
• [New] By robot type, collaborative robots (cobot) segment is projected to grow at a fastest CAGR in between 2025 and 2034. Towards FnB
• [New] China is developing a world-first pregnancy robot capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth - an innovation that could reshape reproductive health, infertility treatment, and ethical debates around motherhood. Nurse.org
• [New] Tesla's Optimus robots will be capable of factory work or babysitting your kids. CNBC
• [New] AI, automation and robotics could hit 40% of registered nurses, 47% of truck drivers, 64% of accountants, 65% of teaching assistants and 89% of fast food workers, according to Sanders, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour & Pensions. New York Post
• [New] Artificial intelligence will make it unnecessary for large corporations to outsource jobs to low-wage countries - because robots will be doing most of the manufacturing work. Senator Bernie Sanders
• [New] Humanoid robots will get wheels instead of feet ... with nothing that any longer really resembles human legs. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Meta has been hiring top robotics researchers, offering packages worth hundreds of millions, while Musk has predicted 10 billion humanoid robots on Earth by 2040. roboticsnewsai.com
• [New] The race to build human-like robots has attracted billions in investment, with companies like Tesla and Figure promising machines that will walk, work, and live alongside us. roboticsnewsai.com
• Nvidia and Fujitsu collaborate on AI infrastructure, targeting smart robots and innovations across healthcare, manufacturing, and computing by 2030. The Sunday Guardian
• IFR and industry experts agree that continued growth in robotics is inevitable - global demand is projected to rise 5-10% annually for the next few years. AI Insider
• DoorDash is rapidly adding robots to meet demand, while Dot is in early access and expects to reach 1.5 million people by the end of the year. Restaurant Dive
• Millions of humanoid robots could be integrated into workplaces and homes by 2035, with Morgan Stanley estimating their numbers may approach 1 billion by 2050 - around one for every 10 humans. Yeni Safak

Last updated: 13 October 2025