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China dominates global humanoid robot shipments in first half of 2026
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, and IDC raised its forecast for global humanoid robot growth, underlining China's lead in the fast-expanding sector.
Why now: The scale and pace of growth, plus China's overwhelming market share, highlight a major shift in the global robotics industry.
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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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