China’s Dominance in Humanoid Robot Shipments Propels Global Scale-Up

Industry data revealed that Chinese vendors seized over 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026. The total global humanoid robot shipments surged to approximately 19,100 units, marking a remarkable 272% year-on-year increase. This growth resulted in a significant leadership change, with Chinese company AGIBOT surpassing Unitree to claim the title of the world’s largest humanoid robot vendor. China’s market dominance extended further, representing more than 85% of global demand, as reported by Smart Analytics Global (SAG). Unitree Robotics, previously the global leader with annual shipments of 5,500 units in 2025, initiated its share subscription process…