The State of Humanoids in 2026, Hype or Paradigm Shift - Capabilities & Constraints

Humanoid robots are moving rapidly from research labs into real-world applications, sparking both excitement and skepticism. This keynote examines where the technology truly stands in 2026, separating marketing narratives from measurable progress. It explores current capabilities, technical and economic constraints, and what must change for humanoids to deliver sustained, large-scale value across industries.