It was revealed that ‘K-Humanoid’ is making great strides in the global humanoid robot market.

According to the recently published technology analysis report, 'Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence' by market research firm Omdia, Korea is rapidly emerging as one of the three key markets that will lead the global humanoid robot industry, along with the United States and China.

In particular, the 'K-Humanoid Alliance', a coalition of 40 organizations spanning industry and academia, is attracting attention as it is investing a total of 770 million dollars by 2030 to develop a 'brain for robots' model that will serve as the basis for robot AI.

The K-Humanoid Alliance includes promising domestic robot companies such as Aeirobot, Rainbow Robotics, Angel Robotics, and Neuromeka, as well as prestigious universities such as Seoul National University, Korea University, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Omdia evaluated that although this public-private cooperation system is somewhat inferior in terms of financial scale, the flexible and innovative R&D strategies of Korean companies support technological competitiveness.
/> The report predicted that the global humanoid robot market size would grow rapidly from 1,000 units in 2024 to approximately 717,000 units in 2035.

The initial introduction phase is mainly for manufacturing use, but as robot performance and artificial intelligence technology advance, its use is expected to expand to various fields such as medicine, home, and service.

At the same time, mass production and increased competition are expected to lead to a drop in average selling prices (ASPs) by half, from the current level of around $40,000 to less than $20,000.

“Humanoid robot vendors should develop adaptive solutions by incorporating GenAI (generative AI) technology and ensure integration with cloud and on-premise IT and OT systems,” advised Lian Jye Sue, senior analyst at Omdia.

He also emphasized that “companies that secure cost efficiency and customized scalability through modular design will gain an advantage in the market.”

For end users, it also offers practical guidance: “Start small with high ROI projects and scale up gradually. Seamlessly integrating robotic systems with existing digital infrastructure, investing in training employees to enhance their robot collaboration capabilities, and building long-term partnerships with vendors to secure ongoing technical support are the keys to success.”

Amid fierce technological competition and large-scale investment rush among domestic and international companies, attention is focused on whether the strategic collaboration and innovative capabilities of the K-Humanoid Alliance will help Korea leap forward as the next-generation global humanoid powerhouse.