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The Age of Humanoid Robots Has Begun!

June 4, 2025 · By Roman Weishäupl

The Future Has Eyes, Arms and a Pretty Good Timing

Why humanoid robots are stepping onto the stage – and are here to stay.

It started – like so many things in the tech world – with a few YouTube videos. Robots that danced, carried packages, or gave high-fives (a bit wooden). So entertaining. So far away. But those days of just watching are over: the first humanoid robots are now appearing on real stages and in real offices – and FUTURE CANDY is right in the middle of it.

This year, we had our first humanoid robot in the office. No CGI, no trade show prototype – a real, physical model to touch, marvel at, and experience. And of course, we immediately took it to events and put it on stage. What happened? Exactly what was supposed to happen: people stopped, pulled out their phones, and couldn’t look away.

Humanoid robot greeting visitors with a fist bump outside a trade fair hall

From “aww” to “what the f*?” – the robot sets off everything.**

The reactions range from curious fascination to genuine discomfort. Is it cute? Or creepy? Just a gimmick – or the beginning of something big? We say: both. Right now, these robots' capabilities are limited. A little waving, a little walking, a few spoken lines. But every single step is a preview of what’s to come.

And what comes is no toy.

Tesla aims to create a household assistant with Optimus, which is expected to cost “under $20,000” in the long run. Elon Musk’s vision: one robot per household.
Figure AI is partnering with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia – and is already testing its robot “Figure 01” in BMW’s production line.
Amazon is relying on humanoid robots from Agility Robotics to make warehouse logistics more efficient and ergonomic.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the market for humanoid robots could grow to $150 billion by 2035.

Optimus. Neo. Unitree. Booster.

The names sound like science fiction, but they represent real developments. Startups like Unitree are bringing affordable, mobile platforms to market. New models like “Booster” and “Neo” show that a new market is emerging – and it’s set to grow rapidly.

Host presenting a humanoid robot on a trade fair stage in front of a future-themed slide

Now it’s getting real: How can you experience it yourself?

A robot at your event: the perfect icebreaker, photo magnet, and tech talk starter.

Keynote robot live on stage: interactive, surprising and guaranteed to be future-forward.

Robotics Workshop: Hands-on with humanoid robots – together, we’ll explore how robotics can transform your business.