Countries where human robot starups are taking off/WILLIAM WANYOIKE



Global interest in humanoid robotics continues to rise, with several countries emerging as hubs for human robot startups.

As of January 2026, China leads the field with 23 startups, closely followed by the United States with 22.

India ranks third with 12 startups, reflecting growing investment and innovation in robotics.

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The United Kingdom has six startups, while Germany follows with five.

Australia, France and Japan each have three startups in the sector. Austria and Canada round out the list with two startups each.

The data highlights the dominance of major economies in driving humanoid robot development and signals increasing global competition in advanced robotics, according to Statista.