By Aaron Bell
Publication Date: 2026-03-25 20:49:00
For anyone who has watched the Terminator film series and developed an overwhelming fear of robots – perhaps look away.
A new report from Betashares has shed light on the global robotics industry and its profound evolution.
An ideal ASX ETF for investors looking to target this emerging market is the Betashares Global Robotics And Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX:RBTZ).
Here are three reasons why investors could benefit from long-term growth through this fund.
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A growing market
The robot market is expected to reach $111 billion globally by 2030, according to Hugh Lam, investment strategist at Betashares.
This is driven by ongoing labor shortages, accelerated adoption of AI, and better unit economics due to increasing competition.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the global market for humanoid robots alone could reach $38 billion by 2035. That’s more than six times higher than a previous forecast of $6 billion.
Real world application
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