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Panasonic Targets Humanoid Robot Production by 2029, Emphasizes Battery Safety

By Jeffrey English, Founder

Published Oct 19, 2026 · The Robot Economy verified record · Paid subscribers

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Panasonic confirmed plans to produce humanoid robots for factories and warehouses by 2029, with a new AI and robotics R&D division leading the push and battery safety cited as a differentiator, according to Humanoids Daily.

Engineer kneeling to test a humanoid robot's battery systems in a modern lab with cityscape visible through large windows.