The humanoid robot industry is entering a new phase as advances in multimodal foundation models accelerate the evolution of robotic intelligence. Following World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, the industry is doubling down on the construction of diverse training data, thus enabling more generalized on-device intelligence and, shaping the next generation of humanoid robots. So, what are the biggest trends to watch?

Research Analyst Shaochen Wang broke down the latest developments in humanoid robot software, shipment forecasts and key insights from WAIC 2026 in a 45-minute presentation. Log in to watch the webinar and receive the full report.

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Access our WAIC 2026 - Deep Dive Analysis & Key Takeaways - This report targets readers focusing on the smart terminal and Physical AI ecosystem. It helps readers grasp the latest trend of agentification of intelligent terminals and gain in-depth insights into the evolving data ecosystem and practical deployment progress of humanoid robots.

Our Humanoid Tracker & Forecasts includes a quarterly model-wise installation tracker with detailed specs. Also, yearly shipment and revenue forecasts by region/application/tier with assumptions including but not limited to cost changes, the launch timeline and commercial performance of key products, enabling technologies, regulations and investments.

Counterpoint Robotics Research provides a comprehensive perspective on the ever-growing robotics industry, but focuses on high-growth-potential segments, including humanoid, service, and consumer robots, where AI acts as a critical enabling technology. Contact us to learn more.