Chinese manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, with total global shipments reaching about

China's winning the battle. The real war for humanoid robot dominance has yet to really begin, however.

Chinese manufacturers shipped over 97% of global humanoid robots in H1 2026 as the US responds with an import ban citing national security

A robot from Chinese company AgiBot is displayed during the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, Jan 6, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]