Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering 2026 to Robotics Shaping Tomorrow's Industrial Ecosystem with Physical AI
The forum will also feature a live demonstration of KAIROS, a Korean AI humanoid robot currently under development by KIMM. Equipped with visual and tactile sensors and artificial intelligence, KAIROS is designed to perceive its surroundings and perform mob...
Key takeaways
- The most recent developments in humanoid robotics show rapid expansion into both commercial and regulatory arenas.
- At the Humanoids Summit 2026, Honda unveiled its new “Avatar” robot—a tele‑operated humanoid with a dexterous multi‑fingered hand that is positioned as a physical extension for humans in hazardous or remote tasks, reviving the legacy of its ASIMO platform.
- In parallel, Mitsubishi Motors announced a partnership with the University of Tokyo startup Highlanders to mass‑produce up to 1,000 “HL Human” humanoid units per month at its Kyoto engine plant, targeting manufacturing, logistics and disaster‑response work.
- Tau Robotics has begun a pilot in San Francisco that lets residents hire its $50,000 humanoid cleaners for $30 an hour, though the service is still supervised by remote operators.
- Industry analysts are projecting explosive growth: Goldman Sachs expects global shipments to reach 76,000 units in 2027 and 502,000 by 2032, while Barclays predicts the market could swell from its current $2‑3 billion valuation to $200 billion by 2035.
The forum will also feature a live demonstration of KAIROS, a Korean AI humanoid robot currently under development by KIMM. Equipped with visual and tactile sensors and artificial intelligence, KAIROS is designed to perceive its surroundings and perform mobility, manipulation, and interactive tasks. It is being developed for a wide range of applications, from household assistance and caregiving to manufacturing automation, disaster response, safety, and defense. ###### KEYWORDS
Applied Sciences and Engineering humanoid robotics industrial ecosystem robot demonstrations Artificial Intelligence robotic technologies Manufacturing Healthcare
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Behavioral Science Education Government History Politics Social Media View all Life Channels The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Byoung-Tak Zhang of Seoul National University under the title “Humanoid AI: From Generative AI to Embodied Intelligence.” Professor Zhang will introduce artificial intelligence technologies that enable humanoid robots to understand diverse environments and tasks and make autonomous decisions, while also presenting future directions for the development of humanoid AI.
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