Embodied AI will reach factories before homes
Antonio Pita, a professor at UOC, explains that embodied AI will allow robots to interpret their surroundings, make decisions and adapt to unforeseen situations, unlike machines designed for very specific tasks. According to the IFR's World Robotics 2026 report, more than 600,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2025, 11% more, and the operating stock exceeded five million units. Pita expects these capabilities to reach factories, warehouses and hospitals before homes, while challenges in privacy, cybersecurity and training grow.
In 40 seconds
- Embodied AI aims for robots that interpret their environment and adapt to unforeseen situations, not just execute specific tasks
- More than 600,000 industrial robots were installed in 2025, 11% more, and the global stock surpassed five million units, according to the IFR
- China installed 354,000 units, 59% of the total, and the United States displaced Japan as the second market
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