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Humanoid robotics

Potential or hype for
automotive suppliers?

The humanoid robotics market is rapidly evolving from concept to reality, offering transformative potential across industries. While often misunderstood, humanoid robots are gaining traction globally, with a growing supply chain and increasing commercial interest. This shift opens new opportunities for engineers and suppliers from adjacent sectors, particularly the automotive industry, to repurpose their expertise and enter a high-growth, future-oriented market.

Our 12-page insight report explores the unique characteristics of humanoid robots and how they differ from traditional industrial automation. Unlike stationary, task-specific robots, humanoids are mobile, AI-driven, and designed for safe human interaction in dynamic environments. Imagine a single robot unloading a truck, packing boxes, and reloading outgoing shipments — all without reprogramming or retooling. This level of flexibility is redefining automation.

Unlike traditional robots, humanoids offer flexibility
and adaptability in
unstructured environments

Global momentum
and regional
leadership

The humanoid robotics sector is expanding across North America, Europe, and China, with China currently leading in terms of company count and development speed. Meanwhile, North America hosts some of the most highly funded humanoid robotics OEMs, many of which have already secured commercial partnerships. As the market matures, safety and regulatory compliance will be critical, with region-specific standards still under development.

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Opportunities for
automotive suppliers

At FEV Consulting, we’ve developed a generic bill of materials (BOM) for humanoid robots, identifying key subsystems and components that align with automotive supplier capabilities. Technologies such as perception sensors, battery systems, and thermal management present clear crossover potential. Our report explores how automotive suppliers can strategically position themselves in this emerging field.

Humanoid robots can be decomposed into seven functional regions with over 140 components across all sub-systems

Head

Sub-system

  • Vision sensors
  • Orientation sensors
  • Thermal management
  • Sound sensors
  • Sound system
  • Structure
  • Information indication
  • …
  • Arms
  • Torso
  • Hands
  • Lower body
  • Joints
  • Wiring Harness
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Download the full report

Gain insights into the humanoid robotics market and discover how your organization can leverage existing competencies to enter this transformative space. Download the full report to explore market dynamics, technology trends, and potential entry points tailored for automotive suppliers and beyond.