Morgan Stanley's From Electric Vehicles to Humanoids examines how China is leveraging its manufacturing ecosystem, AI investment and industrial policy to build a leadership position in humanoid robotics following its success in electric vehicles.
- China already accounts for more than 90% of global humanoid robot production, with government policy targeting deployment across more than 100 industrial use cases and 10,000-unit commercial installations by the end of 2026.
- The report argues China's competitive advantage lies in hardware manufacturing, supply chains and scale, while the U.S. retains leadership in AI models, software and robotics intelligence.
- Morgan Stanley estimates the global humanoid market could reach $7.5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050, although commercial winners are unlikely to emerge until large-scale deployment proves economically viable.
Read the full report for a deeper analysis of China's humanoid robotics ecosystem and the investment opportunities emerging across the supply chain.
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