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China dominates global humanoid robot shipments
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, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments, according to figures attributed to IDC. Worldwide shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, up 432.1% year over year. IDC also raised its forecast for global humanoid robot shipments, underscoring how quickly China's robotics industry is pulling ahead of the rest of the world.
Why now: The scale of China's lead in humanoid robots, combined with explosive year-over-year growth, is fueling debate about the future of robotics and industrial competition.
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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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