Last week, Kim Kardashian went viral playing rock-paper-scissors with Tesla’s Optimus robot and posing with Optimus and Cybercab, Tesla’s (very delayed) robotaxi. Beyond the buzz lies a pressing question for brands: when will your customers welcome humanoid robots as their personal assistants and 24/7 servants?
Gartner predicts poly-functional robots as one of its top 10 strategic tech trends for 2025, forecasting that by 2030, 80% of people will engage with smart robots daily, up from less than 10% today. Translation? The robotic revolution may not dominate 2025, but in five years, humanoid workers might just be indispensable.
Consumers are already warming up to AI for daily chores: admin, communication and even shopping. It’s time to prepare for the rise of robots that can truly lighten the load, from multi-talented humanoids that whip up waffles and feed pets to 2025-ready products like stress-relieving pet robot Moflin and AI-powered mobility-assisting pants MO/GO.