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Physical AI Journal Research TeamIndependent analysis by Sekason Research Limited, United Kingdomphysicalaijournal.org · Decision Intelligence for the Robotics DecadeExecutive SummaryThree acquisition models now define enterprise humanoid procurement in 2026: outright purchase, leasing, and Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) — each allocating capital exposure, maintenance obligation, technology-refresh risk, and long-term financial liability differently.

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