Chinese manufacturers account for 97% of humanoid robot shipments in H1 2026

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 10:42 PM EDT

Chinese manufacturers captured 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in H1 2026, Bloomberg reported. The report attributes their production dominance to government support and extensive supply chains, giving China an early lead over the US in advanced humanoid hardware.

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