According to institutions: In the first half of the year, global humanoid robot shipments increased threefold, with Chinese manufacturers accounting for 97%.

According to market research firm Smart Analytics Global, the global shipment of humanoid robots is expected to reach approximately 19,100 units in the first half of 2026, representing a nearly threefold year-on-year increase. Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers account for over 97% of the global shipments. Among them, ZhiYuan Robotics has surpassed Yushu Technology for the first time, taking the top market share with shipments of 8,400 units in the first half of the year, accounting for 44% of global shipments, while Yushu Technology's shipments reached 5,900 units. The shipment volume far exceeds that of companies like Tesla and Figure AI. Additionally, the firm noted that industrial and commercial applications represent more than 70% of total robot shipments, up from 50% a year ago.