According to data from the market research agency Smart Analytics Global, global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026 were about 19,100 units, an increase of nearly three times over the previous year. Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments. Among them, Zhiyuan Robot surpassed Yushu Technology for the first time and topped the market share list. Shipment volume reached 8,400 units in the first half of the year, accounting for 44% of global shipments, while YuShu Technology shipped 5,900 units. Shipments far surpassed companies such as Tesla and Figure AI. Furthermore, the agency pointed out that industrial and commercial applications account for more than 70% of total robot shipments, up from 50% a year ago.

According to data from the market research agency Smart Analytics Global, global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026 were about 19,100 units, an increase of nearly three times over the previous year. Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments. Among them, Zhiyuan Robot surpassed Yushu Technology for the first time and topped the market share list. Shipment volume reached 8,400 units in the first half of the year, accounting for 44% of global shipments, while YuShu Technology shipped 5,900 units. Shipments far surpassed companies such as Tesla and Figure AI. Furthermore, the agency pointed out that industrial and commercial applications account for more than 70% of total robot shipments, up from 50% a year ago.