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China Ships Nearly 78% of World's Humanoid Robots
Original: China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments, acco
China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, representing 77.9% of global shipments, according to figures attributed to IDC. Worldwide shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, a 432.1% year-over-year increase, and IDC also raised its global humanoid robot forecast. Commenters are citing the numbers as evidence of China's dominance in a fast-scaling robotics industry.
Why now: The sheer scale of China's lead and the explosive global growth rate in humanoid robot shipments make the figures striking.
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- China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments, according to figures attributed to IDC. Global shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, up 432.1% year over year. IDC also raised its forecast for global humanoid… · yogthos@social.marxist.network · 4
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