China dominates global humanoid robot market with over 80% of installations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iris DengJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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In 2025, China dominated the global humanoid robot market, accounting for over 80% of the 16,000 installations worldwide. According to a Counterpoint Research report, this dominance was driven by domestic companies like AgiBot and Unitree Robotics, with installations primarily used for data collection, research, logistics, manufacturing, and automotive applications. AgiBot led the market with a 30.4% share, followed by Unitree at 26.4%. The market is projected to exceed 100,000 units by 2027, with logistics, manufacturing, and automotive sectors expected to comprise the majority of installations. The next two years are crucial for the industry as companies commercialize mass-produced robots.

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Reuters 30% Hangzhou 40% Shanghai 50% Counterpoint Research ×470% Unitree Robotics ×270% AgiBot ×480% China 90%

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