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The Accelerating Race Toward Humanoid Robots: A Race to 2026
The competition for humanoid robots is swiftly heating up, and many industry observers believe that we are now entering a critical final phase. While some skeptics argue that widespread commercial deployment is still years away, a combination of technological trajectories, investment trends, and strategic pivots suggests that 2026 may very well mark the year when humanoids become a tangible reality. This article offers an analyst’s perspective on the key players, their strategies, and what the future might hold, with a focus on the Western landscape — specifically the United States and Europe.