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IDC: Agibot led global humanoid robot shipments in first half of 2026

Oct 2, 2026 · Issue 9 · 1 source, 1 article

Global humanoid robot shipments reached nearly 25,000 units in the first half of 2026, up 432.1% year on year, according to IDC data. Agibot led the market.

Who is affected and how

plant manager
Rapid growth in shipments shows the supply side of the humanoid market is expanding, but volumes are still at pilot level.

Narrative: Humanoids arrive in factories

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