Humanoid Global outlines 2026 plans

Mr. Shahab Samimi reports HUMANOID GLOBAL ANNOUNCES CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY OUTLOOK FOR 2026 Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. has released its capital deployment strategy outlook for 2026. Humanoid Global intends to pursue a strategic acquisition or joint venture as the primary focus of its near-term growth strategy within the humanoid robotics and embodied artificial intelligence sector. The company's objective is to establish and operate a core business within the humanoid robotics value chain, spanning enabling hardware, software and integrated system capabilities that support the development, deployment and scaling of embodied AI platforms. Establishing an operating presence in select segments of this value chain is intended to provide Humanoid Global with greater operational control and direct participation as the global humanoid robotics market, currently estimated at approximately $2-billion (U.S.) to $3-billion (U.S.), is projected to expand to approximately $200-billion (U.S.) by 2035. Any prospective transaction remains subject to completion of due diligence, execution of definitive agreements, and receipt of all required regulatory and exchange approvals. "Establishing ownership positions that enable Humanoid Global to help shape the development and commercialization of technologies across the humanoid robotics value chain is a core priority as we assemble a portfolio with direct participation in the sector's long-term growth," said Shahab Samimi, chief executive officer of Humanoid Global. Humanoid Global intends to also diversify its portfolio into the Chinese humanoid robotics market as part of its broader global strategy, reflecting China's position as a leading centre for production, deployment and cost-efficient innovation. In 2025, China accounted for the vast majority of the approximately 13,000 humanoid robots shipped globally, and this early scale advantage is expected to compound over time, with the total number of robots in the country projected to reach approximately 648 million by 20502. Chinese manufacturers are already offering humanoid platforms at materially lower price points than Western counterparts, with entry-level models priced at approximately $6,000 (U.S.) accelerating adoption across industrial and service applications. As part of its long-term capital deployment strategy, Humanoid Global recognizes defence and security as an emerging vertical for humanoid robotics, where embodied AI platforms can augment personnel and critical infrastructure in demanding and hazardous environments. Humanoid robots are poised to reshape labour dynamics in these settings by assuming high-risk tasks and reducing human exposure. By targeting assets and partners developing production-grade systems suitable for such environments, Humanoid Global aims to position its portfolio within this specialized segment as governments expand investment in physical AI to enhance readiness, resilience and national security. "China has become a global leader in the scalable and cost-efficient production of humanoid robots, shaping how these systems are priced and adopted worldwide," said Shahab Samimi, chief executive officer of Humanoid Global. "At the same time, defence and security are emerging as important application areas for embodied AI, and building exposure across both ecosystems is a key part of our international portfolio strategy." About Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. Humanoid Global is a publicly traded investment issuer building a portfolio of pioneering companies in the growing humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, investing in and accelerating their growth. It serves as a global investment platform providing liquidity and access to an actively managed portfolio spanning the value chain of this emerging ecosystem, including advanced software, hardware and enabling technologies. Led by a team with a proven record of scaling transformative technologies globally, the company takes a long-term, partnership-oriented approach. It provides capital and strategic consultation on go-to-market strategies, regulatory pathways and transaction advisory, while facilitating introductions to customers, suppliers and strategic partners. We seek Safe Harbor.