$6.2 billion is FMI’s 2036 forecast for warehouse humanoid robot sales, up from $450 million in 2026, implying a 30% annual growth rate.
433,060 U.S. hand material movers and a $45,380 mean annual wage in warehousing underscore the labor-intensive transfer tasks these robots target, especially handoffs between conveyors, carts and workstations.
52% of 2026 revenue is expected to come from bipedal robots because they can use human-built aisles and rack heights, while tote handling is projected to account for 38% as an easier early deployment task.
54% of 2026 revenue is forecast to come from hardware, reflecting the cost of joints, batteries, sensors and safety systems, while FMI says wider adoption still hinges on recovery, grasp reliability and service support through full shifts.
China is projected to post the fastest country growth at 34% CAGR, ahead of the United States at 32%, as local developers and warehouse operators test whether pilots can become supported multi-site fleets.