The robotics industry is no longer a handful of industrial arm makers. In 2026 the leading robotics companies span factory robots, warehouse automation, surgical systems, service robots, consumer robots and the new wave of humanoids. Some are century-old engineering groups; others are start-ups that did not exist five years ago.
This guide groups the top robotics companies by field, explains what each is known for and, where their robots are sold through the Robots stores, links to models you can buy. The list is editorial and based on public company information, not on a financial ranking.
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Industrial robot companies
The traditional leaders, often called the big four, build the six-axis arms used in car, electronics and metal plants worldwide.
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| FANUC | Japan | Yellow industrial robots and CNC controls, one of the largest installed bases |
| ABB Robotics | Switzerland and Sweden | Industrial arms, painting robots, YuMi cobot |
| Yaskawa (Motoman) | Japan | Welding and handling robots, servo drives |
| KUKA | Germany (owned by Midea) | Orange industrial robots, automotive lines |
| Kawasaki Robotics | Japan | Heavy payload and painting robots |
| SIASUN | China | Industrial arms, welding and palletising systems: SIASUN robots |
| Estun | China | Industrial robots and motion control |
For affordable alternatives to the big brands, read KUKA, FANUC and ABB robot arms and alternatives. For basics, see industrial robots explained.
Collaborative robot companies
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Robots | Denmark (owned by Teradyne) | Pioneer of cobots, UR series |
| Doosan Robotics | South Korea | Cobots for manufacturing and food service |
| Techman Robot | Taiwan | Cobots with built-in vision |
| Fairino | China | Affordable cobots from 3 to 30 kg: Fairino FR5 (€5,134) |
| Elephant Robotics | China | Desktop and education arms: myCobot Pro 630 |
| AgileX Robotics | China | Mobile robots and the PiPER arm |
See best cobots for small manufacturers for a buyer’s comparison.
Humanoid robot companies
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | USA | Optimus humanoid, not yet on general sale |
| Figure AI | USA | Figure 03, commercial pilots |
| Agility Robotics | USA | Digit humanoid for logistics: Agility Digit |
| Apptronik | USA | Apollo humanoid: Apptronik Apollo (€91,928) |
| 1X | Norway and USA | NEO home humanoid |
| Boston Dynamics | USA (owned by Hyundai) | Atlas humanoid and Spot robot dog |
| Unitree | China | R1, G1, H1, H2: from €6,304 |
| UBTECH | China | Walker S1: UBTECH Walker S1 |
| Fourier, Galbot, EngineAI, Booster, Kepler | China | A fast-growing group covered in Chinese humanoid robots |
Browse humanoids, cobots and service robots from leading makers.
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Warehouse and logistics robotics
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Robotics | USA | Robots inside Amazon fulfilment centres |
| Symbotic | USA | Automated warehouse systems for retailers |
| Locus Robotics | USA | Collaborative picking AMRs |
| Ocado Technology | UK | Grid-based automated grocery warehouses |
| Geek+ | China | Goods-to-person robots and shelf-to-person systems: Geek+ P800R |
| SEER Robotics | China | AMR controllers and autonomous forklifts: SEER SlimStack |
| Senad | China | Truck loading and palletising robots: Senad iLoabot-M |
Related guides: autonomous forklifts, truck unloading robots and industrial delivery robots.
Service robot companies
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| PUDU Robotics | China | BellaBot serving robot and cleaning robots: PUDU BellaBot |
| Keenon Robotics | China | Restaurant and hotel delivery robots: Keenon T8 (€10,002) |
| OrionStar | China | Reception and service robots |
| Brain Corp | USA | Autonomy software for commercial floor scrubbers |
| Avidbots | Canada | Neo autonomous floor scrubber |
See BellaBot price and alternatives and commercial cleaning robots.
Medical and surgical robotics
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical | USA | da Vinci surgical system, the market leader |
| Stryker | USA | Mako robot for joint replacement |
| Medtronic | USA and Ireland | Hugo surgical robot |
| CMR Surgical | UK | Versius surgical robot |
| Fourier | China | Rehabilitation robots and exoskeletons: see rehabilitation robots |
Consumer robot companies
Robot vacuums are the largest consumer robot category. The main brands include iRobot (Roomba), Roborock, Ecovacs, Dreame, Narwal, Eufy and Shark. Consumer companion and educational robots come from makers such as Anki successor Digital Dream Labs, Living AI (Emo) and Elephant Robotics.
Legged robot companies
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Dynamics | USA | Spot; see Spot price and alternatives |
| Unitree | China | Go2, B2, A2: Unitree Go2 Air (€2,174) |
| Deep Robotics | China | Lite3 and X30: Deep Robotics X30 |
| ANYbotics | Switzerland | ANYmal industrial inspection robot |
| Galileo, MagicLab, FX | China | Consumer to industrial quadrupeds; see robot dog alternatives |
Frequently asked questions
What are the top robotics companies?
In industrial robots: FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa and KUKA. In cobots: Universal Robots. In humanoids: Tesla, Figure, Agility, Apptronik, Boston Dynamics, Unitree and UBTECH. In surgery: Intuitive Surgical. In logistics: Amazon Robotics, Symbotic and Ocado.
Which is the biggest industrial robot company?
FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa and KUKA are the four largest traditional industrial robot makers by installed base and revenue.
What are the leading humanoid robot companies?
Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, Apptronik, 1X and Boston Dynamics in the US and Norway, and Unitree, UBTECH, Fourier, Galbot, EngineAI and Booster in China.
Which robotics companies are publicly traded?
Examples include ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Teradyne (owner of Universal Robots), Intuitive Surgical, Symbotic, UBTECH and Doosan Robotics. Check current listings before investing.
Where can I buy robots from these companies?
Many robots from Unitree, UBTECH, PUDU, Keenon, Fairino, SIASUN, Deep Robotics and others are sold through the Robots regional stores; industrial and surgical robots are usually sold on quote.
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Sources: Company websites and annual reports of the companies listed; International Federation of Robotics, World Robotics; Robots Europa product catalogue and price list (16 October 2026).
