China makes over 90% of the world's humanoid robots, powered by 150+ companies
import_jmr · x · 2026-09-16
China now accounts for over 90% of global humanoid robot production, backed by more than 150 domestic companies. The real edge isn't just the robots but the underlying stack: AI, manufacturing, supply chains and scale. More robots in the real world means more data, faster iteration and lower costs — a powerful flywheel.
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