The Rise of Humanoid Robots: Growth and Market Outlook In recent years, humanoid robots have evolved from science fiction prototypes to real-world industrial and service-oriented machines. Fueled by advancements in AI, actuators, lightweight materials, and sensor technology, companies across the globe are racing to develop functional, reliable, and cost-effective humanoid platforms. From Tesla's Optimus to Boston Dynamics' Atlas and Figure AI's Helix, these Robots are becoming smarter, more agile, and increasingly human-like.