IDC: In the first half of the year, China shipped over 19,000 humanoid robots, accounting for approximately 77.9% of the global total

According to a report by Caixin, the latest report from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the global humanoid robot market continues to experience explosive growth. In the first half of 2026, global humanoid robot shipments are expected to approach 25,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 432.1%. The industry is accelerating its transition from technology validation to commercial application.

Among them, China’s shipments exceeded 19,000 units, accounting for approximately 77.9% of the global market; ZhiYuan's shipments exceeded 8,600 units. IDC predicts that by 2030, global humanoid robot shipments will exceed 750,000 units, entering a period of accelerated large-scale application.