China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments, according to figures attributed to IDC. Global shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, up 432.1% year over year.

IDC also raised its forecast for global humanoid robot shipments in 2030 to more than 750,000 units. [IT Home, in Chinese]