Global Humanoid Robot Shipments Surge Nearly 300% in First Half of 2026

Counterpoint Research's latest report on humanoid robots reveals a robust growth trajectory. In the first half of 2026, global shipments surpassed 22,000 units, a nearly 300% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The research firm projects that total shipments for 2026 will exceed 50,000 units, representing a 210% year-over-year growth.

Looking ahead over the next five years, the service and industrial sectors are expected to become the core engines driving demand for humanoid robots, following the earlier adoption in entertainment, commercial performances, education, and data collection. Counterpoint identifies a shift in competitive dynamics: manufacturers' core strengths will move from purely competing on model capabilities and production expansion speed to building a closed-loop capability that encompasses advanced models, vertical scenario deployment, data infrastructure, and rapid model iteration.