During the National Day holiday this year, supermarkets and scenic spots in many places welcomed humanoid robots to “take up the job”, and robot shopping guides, guided tours, and interactive services became a new highlight. According to a report recently released by International Data Corporation, in the first half of 2026, global humanoid robot shipments were close to 25,000 units, an increase of 432.1% over the previous year. Among them, China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots, accounting for about 77.9% of the global market, and became the core force driving the development of the global humanoid robot industry. The industry is leaving behind the small-scale pilot phase of the past, which mainly focused on scientific research and demonstration, and is rapidly shifting from technical verification to commercialization. “Humanoid robots are entering the open business scene in bulk. The pace of delivery will continue to accelerate in the second half of the year, and shipments from China's humanoid robot industry are expected to maintain rapid growth throughout the year.” Wei Guohong, member of the China Robotics CR Education and Training Standards Committee, said in an interview with reporters.

During the National Day holiday this year, supermarkets and scenic spots in many places welcomed humanoid robots to “take up the job”, and robot shopping guides, guided tours, and interactive services became a new highlight. According to a report recently released by International Data Corporation, in the first half of 2026, global humanoid robot shipments were close to 25,000 units, an increase of 432.1% over the previous year. Among them, China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots, accounting for about 77.9% of the global market, and became the core force driving the development of the global humanoid robot industry. The industry is leaving behind the small-scale pilot phase of the past, which mainly focused on scientific research and demonstration, and is rapidly shifting from technical verification to commercialization. “Humanoid robots are entering the open business scene in bulk. The pace of delivery will continue to accelerate in the second half of the year, and shipments from China's humanoid robot industry are expected to maintain rapid growth throughout the year.” Wei Guohong, member of the China Robotics CR Education and Training Standards Committee, said in an interview with reporters.