Smart Analytics Global

“Industrial and commercial applications made up more than 70% of shipments, up from roughly 50% a year earlier”

“SAG says roughly 60,000, worth about $1.6 billion”

“Unitree shipped nearly 6,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, according to data from business intelligence firm Smart Analytics Global”

“Global humanoid robot shipments surged 272% in H1 2026 to 19,100 units”

“Chinese vendors accounted for more than 97% of all humanoid robots shipped worldwide in the first half of the year”

“Chinese buyers absorbed more than 85% of global demand”

“AgiBot, the Shanghai-based startup founded by a former Huawei prodigy, shipped roughly 8,400 humanoid robots in the first half — good for 44% of the global market and a staggering 562% jump from a ye…”

“Unitree, the reigning champion, shipped about 5,900 units for a 31% share.”

“Together those two companies now account for three-quarters of every humanoid robot on Earth.”

“Smart Analytics Global pegs 2026 humanoid revenue at around $1.6 billion, roughly doubling to $3 billion in 2027.”