Counterpoint Research's humanoid robot research shows that in the first half of 2026, global humanoid robot shipments exceeded 22,000 units, an increase of nearly 300% compared to the same period in 2025, maintaining a good trend of rapid growth. Counterpoint Research expects global humanoid robot shipments to exceed 50,000 units in 2026, an increase of 210% over the previous year. Looking ahead to the next five years, the service industry and industrial scene will continue to be the core engine driving the growth in demand for humanoid robots. At the same time, the core competitiveness of humanoid robot manufacturers will shift from simply competing for model capabilities and the speed of capacity expansion to creating closed-loop capabilities covering advanced models, vertical scene implementation, data system construction, and rapid model iteration.

Counterpoint Research's humanoid robot research shows that in the first half of 2026, global humanoid robot shipments exceeded 22,000 units, an increase of nearly 300% compared to the same period in 2025, maintaining a good trend of rapid growth. Counterpoint Research expects global humanoid robot shipments to exceed 50,000 units in 2026, an increase of 210% over the previous year. Looking ahead to the next five years, the service industry and industrial scene will continue to be the core engine driving the growth in demand for humanoid robots, as well as entertainment, science and education. At the same time, the core competitiveness of humanoid robot manufacturers will shift from simply competing for model capabilities and the speed of capacity expansion to creating closed-loop capabilities covering advanced models, vertical scene implementation, data system construction, and rapid model iteration.