China Took 59% of 600,000+ Industrial Robots Installed in 2025; Humanoid Shipments Still Tiny
ingliguori · x · 2026-11-14
- More than 600,000 industrial robots were installed globally in 2025, with China accounting for 59% of the total.
- Humanoid robot shipments reached roughly 19,000–25,000 units in H1 2026, but verified commercial use remains limited to structured tasks.
- The author cautions that annual industrial installations and half-year humanoid shipments are different measures — direct comparison risks overstating humanoid adoption.
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