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Investing.com -- UBS sees humanoid robots as a potential long-term driver of growth for the technology sector, with the opportunity spanning semiconductors, hardware, imaging, and assembly. In a new Q-Series report, the bank estimates that annual global demand for humanoids could grow from 15,000 units in 2025 to 86 million by 2050, driving a more than 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period. UBS estimates the semiconductor market tied to humanoids could scale from $21 million in 2025 to $177 billion in 2050 under its base case—equivalent to 28% of the industry’s 2025 size. The report highlights semiconductors as “a key enabler supporting the humanoid’s intelligence,” with demand for processing, connectivity, sensing, storage and analog content benefiting chip suppliers and foundries. Hardware suppliers could also gain from both launching branded robots and integrating humanoids into factory operations. UBS views AI as a pivotal driver in accelerating humanoid adoption. The firm notes that “humanoids can be a strong product cycle for tech,” and that AI models such as simulation frameworks and on-device visual language models could help advance training and cognitive capabilities. “The benefits are long-term in nature but an inflection could pull in with AI to drive a tech product cycle as humanoids drive a compute intensive replacement of manual labor,” the analysts led by Randy Abrams wrote. UBS has built a semiconductor bill of materials for a high-end humanoid at around $1,400 in 2025, with potential to increase to $2,000 by 2050 as complexity and functionality rise. Key component categories include a $500 main processor, DRAM and NAND storage, MCUs for motor control, analog components, and multiple sensors and camera modules. Potential stock beneficiaries span chipmakers such as NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), MediaTek Inc (TW:2454), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM); hardware names including Samsung (KS:005930), Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF), and Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER); and component suppliers such as Largan, Sony (NYSE:SONY), Bizlink, Micron (NASDAQ:MU), and Infineon (OTC:IFNNY). Assembly firms like Hon Hai (TW:2317), Quanta Services Inc (NYSE:PWR), and Wistron Corp (TW:3231) also feature on UBS’s radar. UBS expects the major inflection point for humanoid adoption to occur between 2030 and 2050 but notes that the pace could accelerate as companies roll out dedicated hardware and AI platforms. For example, Nvidia plans to roll out its Thor platform for on-device humanoid processing, alongside simulation and training tools, while hardware manufacturers including Hon Hai, Quanta, and Wistron are developing humanoid robots for use in factories, healthcare, and hospitality. At the same time, consumer tech brands such as Xiaomi and Asustek (TW:2357) are working on home-oriented models that integrate AI and smart device technologies. Is QCOM truely undervalued? With QCOM making headlines, investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed QCOM alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems with massive upside. And guess what? QCOM wasn't at the top of the list.

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A HUMANOID robot that can perform some of the least desirable household chores could be the answer to generations of prayers. The Galbot, which can hang clothes, pour drinks, and pick up trash, was…

The robot uprising won't be televised—it'll be announced in a funding round. Forget slow, clunky machines in a lab. The race for the world's first true humanoid robot just went into hyperdrive, and the finish line might be the end of work as we know it. In this episode, we're diving into the global robotics arms race that just exploded into the mainstream. We'll follow the money—over a billion dollars from giants like Nvidia and Intel—to a secretive startup called Figure. They're building Figure 03, a machine whispered to be the world's first AGI Humanoid: a thinking, learning robot in a human body. But this isn't just an American story. The battle is global. We'll show you the UK's new logistics-focused HMND01, designed to run our warehouses, and then jump to China, where Forier Intelligence is showing off its N1 robot doing backflips and cartwheels. This is the new space race, fought with acrobatic agility and artificial brains. This isn't science fiction anymore. We're breaking down who is winning, what this means for your job, and how close we really are to a world run by humanoid robots. The future is being built right now, and you can't afford to be left in the dark. Hit play and get the full intelligence briefing. When you're done, tell me in the comments: are you excited or terrified? Let's figure this out together.

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Investing.com -- The global race to develop humanoid robots is accelerating, with Macquarie analysts seeing the potential for this sector to reach a total addressable market (TAM) of $1.7 trillion by 2050, on par with today’s global light vehicle market. With software and battery challenges expected to be resolved by the end of this decade, adoption is likely to ramp up sharply in manufacturing and beyond. According to Macquarie, humanoid robots could initially replace 3-4 million final vehicle assembly workers in developed markets, bringing clear cost advantages. Assuming a robot priced at $100,000 with 24/7 operation, the hourly cost is around $5.10—below the U.S. minimum wage and significantly under average labor costs in the auto industry. As production scales, Macquarie expects hardware costs to drop to $20,000, pushing the hourly cost down to just $1.40. “The automotive industry, with labour costs averaging $38.07/ hour in the U.S., more than three times the average $11.23 minimum wage, stands to gain significantly,” Macquarie analysts said in a recent report. Driving this shift is the increasing labor shortage in core manufacturing hubs such as the U.S., China, Japan, and Germany. Retirement of Baby Boomers and a lack of younger replacements have left many jobs unfilled. “Reviving manufacturing industry is a core tenet of ‘Make America Great Again,’” the brokerage notes, pointing to a key political backdrop for automation-driven reshoring. Against this backdrop, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is positioned as a frontrunner. The company has begun testing its Optimus robot and plans to scale production beginning in 2026. Elon Musk envisions a future with “10-30 billion humanoid robots” and expects annual production to hit 1 billion units. Macquarie sees Tesla benefiting from its self-driving technology, mature EV supply chain, and internal demand. But, according to the brokerage, software remains a major hurdle in the humanoid robot industry. Training humanoid robots requires computing power at least 10 times that needed for autonomous driving, according to Tesla. Still, platforms like NVIDIA’s Omniverse and Cosmos are helping standardize development and reduce time to market. “This represents a significant shift towards standardisation in robotics software development and simulation, which in turn should facilitate scalability and broader adoption,” the analysts noted. Furthermore, geopolitical developments may split the market between China and the West. As humanoid robots begin to enter households, privacy and cybersecurity concerns could prompt restrictions on Chinese software and hardware. Chinese manufacturers such as Unitree and Agibot are already mass producing on a small scale and could gain early-mover cost advantages. Macquarie believes supply chain firms are among the biggest beneficiaries of humanoid robot market growth. It highlights Zhejiang Sanhua (SZ:002050) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) Drive Systems Inc (TYO:6324) as top picks, given their roles in the actuator and speed reducer markets. “Established industry leaders are well positioned to benefit from the early adoption cycle,” the note states. However, the opportunity goes beyond factories. Warehouses, healthcare, and eventually households are seen as future markets. Robots are being tested in Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and BMW (ETR:BMWG) facilities, while use cases in elderly care and logistics are expanding.

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On April 18, 2025, Beijing made history by hosting the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon. The event took place at E-Town, a major tech hub in China,

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