Chinese Manufacturers Account for Over 97% of Global Humanoid Robot Shipments

According to Bloomberg, industry data shows that Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026, further consolidating their early leading position over American competitors in this emerging field. Global humanoid robot shipments during the same period were approximately 19,100 units, more than three times higher than the 5,100 units in the same period of the previous year. Research firm Smart Analytics Global expects full-year 2026 shipments to rise to about 60,000 units and reach 500,000 units by 2030.