There are 106 national embodied intelligence data collection centers and over 5,000 robots

According to a research report released by Tiger Sniff on September 20, as of August 2026, there are a total of 106 publicly disclosed centralized embodied intelligence data collection centers in the country, of which 84 are in operation, accounting for 79.25%. 52 centers disclosed the number of deployed robots, totaling approximately 3,972 units, which estimates that there are at least over 5,000 robots operating in data collection centers nationwide. The peak of construction is expected in the first quarter of 2026, after which new projects will significantly decrease, and the industry will shift from intensive construction to concentrated operation.

In terms of regional distribution, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong have 18, 17, and 11 centers respectively, Sichuan has 8, and Beijing has 7. In terms of robot brands, Zhiyuan Robotics appeared 31 times, Leju 15 times, UBTECH 13 times, and Yushu Technology and Galaxy General each 10 times. 65.96% of data collection centers use a single robot brand, while 34.04% adopt a multi-brand strategy, and cross-entity data reuse remains a challenge.

Regarding data pricing, the current real machine data costs about 500 to 1,000 yuan/hour, UMI and other non-entity data costs about 300 to 400 yuan/hour, and simulated synthetic data costs about 200 to 500 yuan/hour, with remote operation collection accounting for 79.05%. The report points out that centralized data collection has not yet formed a stable commercial closed loop, with buyer growth lagging behind base expansion. Centers that primarily rely on one-time construction funding will face greater operational pressure, and the industry elimination race has already begun.