Jabil Discusses Humanoid Robot Development and Scaling Production Challenges

By ASR Newsdesk · 8 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC

Jabil, a manufacturing services provider, is working with developers to scale production of humanoid robots, moving beyond low-volume, hand-assembled units to tens of thousands. The company aims to reduce costs and improve quality for mass production. Jabil notes that while compute power is increasing, more edge computing capacity is needed, and prices remain a challenge. They are also collaborating with automotive partners to integrate automotive-level robustness with compact designs for wiring harnesses and power supplies. Jabil sees significant potential for humanoids in manufacturing and warehouses, with a possible consumer market emerging in approximately five years.