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PATENTVEST PULSE REPORT

Humanoid Robots:

The Disconnect Between IP Strength And VC Funding Of US And European Humanoid Robot Startups

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May 13, 2025

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  • How breakthroughs in AI, cheaper hardware, and labor shortages are accelerating humanoid robot deployment.

  • Why billions in venture capital are flowing into the space—but few platforms are built to last.

  • The global humanoid robot market’s growth projection: over $38 billion by 2035, with long-term potential exceeding $7 trillion.

  • The IP gap among startups—most lack strong intellectual property despite rising valuations.

  • Which companies are best positioned to lead: Sanctuary AI, Neura Robotics, Apptronik, and Agility Robotics.

  • How industrial leaders like Sony, Toyota, Hyundai, Alphabet, and Samsung already control over 11,000 patent families.

  • The pivotal role of universities like Tsinghua, KAIST, and the University of Tokyo in developing locomotion, manipulation, and cognitive control technologies.