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Chinese Firms Shipped 97% of the World's Humanoid Robots in H1 2026 as Volumes Nearly Quadrupled

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Smart Analytics Global data cited by Bloomberg puts H1 2026 global humanoid-robot shipments at roughly 19,100 units, up from 5,100 a year earlier, with Chinese makers accounting for more than 97% of the total. The tally cements China's early lead over US rivals as commercialization ramps beyond factory pilots.

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