~25,000 Humanoid Robots Shipped in H1 2026, Over 95% from Chinese Vendors
ingliguori · x · 2026-10-16
- Citing industry sources, Ingliguori reports 25,000 humanoid robots shipped in H1 2026, over 95% from Chinese vendors.
- The attached chart shows AgiBot leading with >8,600 units and Unitree at 5,000.
- US and European players remain focused on pilots, safety, and ROI. The author asks which signal matters more: scale or proven economics?
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