China humanoid makers hold 97% of global sales in the first semester of 2026; 16K humanoids robots shipped, projected to hit 60K units by end of 2026
Chinese humanoid robot makers accounted for over 97% of global shipments in 1H26, as volumes more than tripled to 19,100 units.
Shanghai-based Agibot led with 44% of global shipments (8,400 units), overtaking Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics.
Industrial and commercial sectors accounted for more than 70% of total deployments, a sharp rise from roughly 50% a year prior.
Annual shipments are projected to hit 60,000 units by the end of 2026
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