With human-like arms and legs, humanoid robots have recently been taking advantage of their stature to compete in the World Humanoid Games in China beginning on Saturday. IDTechEx's research uncovers the technologies that make these robots move.

In this article, Senior Technology Analyst Noah El Alami provides an overview of the market opportunities for different types of sensors that are essential for humanoid robots - including cameras, lidar, force/torque sensors, tactile sensors, and more.

Self-driving cars may have once been an imagined thing of the future, but with advancing technologies and systems, from radar to ADAS, autonomy is already levelling up, and level 3 vehicles and robotaxis can prove it.

The UK Government has announced that it will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament. This represents the UK's largest-ever investment in uncrewed warfare and reflects a wider shift in global defence procurement. Armed forces are placing greater emphasis on uncrewed platforms that can be deployed at scale, produced at relatively low cost, and updated rapidly.

Artificial intelligence having a physical body and fields being tended to from the sky are two phenomena that could be enabled by developments within the robotics sector. This article explores developments across humanoids and drones.

The world of computing is growing in line with increasing demands for problem solving and robotic integration across many major sectors. Quantum computing, semiconductor technologies, and the rise of humanoid robots are some examples of how diverse computing technologies can be.

Humanoid actuators are responsible for bringing humanoid robots to life with physical motion, allowing humanoids to walk, lift objects, handle tools, and interact with the environment. As the humanoid robot market grows, there are increasing opportunities for materials and component suppliers to enter the supply chain. This article from IDTechEx looks at the current state of humanoid actuators and highlights some of the directions and outlook for next generation of humanoid actuation.

IDTechEx analyst Dr Shababa Selim assesses the opportunities for materials and component suppliers for humanoid robots.

Automotives, medical, and defense are amongst the most common application sectors for 3D printing and injection molding, and the TCT and Interplas events hosted at the NEC during the first week of June showcased a number of startups and well-established players.

Robots take on a multitude of forms, each with technologies that make them best suited to their own specific environments, either working independently or in the company of humans. This article covers cobots, service robots, humanoids, drones, and in-vehicle AI assistants.

The humanoid robotics industry is transitioning from prototype development and demonstrations toward structured pilot deployments and early commercial adoption. Materials such as metal alloys, rare-earth permanent magnets, engineering plastics and composites underpin the critical components of humanoid robots, as found in the new IDTechEx market report "Materials for Humanoid Robots 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts".

From AI in-car assistants to drone delivery helpers, the future of transportation is versatile and varied, thanks to the latest developments in robotics, autonomy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.

The drone industry is entering a more application-led phase of growth. After years of pilot projects and technology validation, the question for the market is shifting from whether drones can fly safely and collect data, to where they can deliver repeatable operational value at scale.

Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment, with automotive manufacturing and logistics expected to form the core demand base over the next decade. As capital costs decline, the cost per productive hour falls accordingly, with the most significant reductions occurring during the early stages of commercialization. However, while cost reduction is a necessary condition for adoption, this alone is not a sufficient reason to adopt.

The world of vehicle autonomy is made possible with intelligent sensing and radar capabilities that can improve the safety of cars and make for smoother journeys. This article covers the various components of autonomous vehicles, including in-cabin sensing, software and the integration of AI, and radar technology.

The electrification of transport has been a huge revolution in recent years, with the number of electric vehicles on the road increasing, alongside ramped up regulations for carbon emission reductions. This article covers electric construction vehicles, micro EVs, and drones

Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Shihao Fu on Thursday 30th April for the expert-led webinar, "Humanoid Robots in Industry: Market Readiness, ROI, and 10-Year Outlook". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

The world of robotics is home to not only the stereotypical personified robot with humanistic qualities, but increasingly independent autonomous vehicles utilizing radar and other sensing capabilities to think for themselves. This article covers robotics from humanoids and drones to autonomous car technologies.

Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Yu-Han Chang on Thursday 26th March for the expert-led webinar, "AI Chips at the Edge of Success". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

A complimentary collection of insights written by IDTechEx industry experts, covering key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.