Chinese Firms Capture 97% of Humanoid Robot Shipments
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- Chinese humanoid robot makers commanded more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, according to the source.
- Global humanoid robot shipments reached approximately 19,100 units in H1 2026, up from 5,100 units in H1 2025 — nearly a four-fold increase year-over-year.
Why it matters: Chinese manufacturers captured more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in H1 2026 while total volume nearly quadrupled from a year earlier, leaving non-Chinese competitors with less than 3% of the market.
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