What Happened
Global Race for Leadership in Autonomous Systems and Robotics
The global Physical Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to expand from approximately $383 billion in 2026 to $3.26 trillion by 2040, driven by rapid adoption across autonomous robots, self-driving vehicles, humanoid systems, and wearables. The report identifies distinct regional strengths, with the United States leading in foundation models and AI intelligence, while China holds significant advantages in manufacturing scale and cost. The report was published by Research and Markets.