Move over Hollywood 🤖, mainland China emerged as the global leader in humanoid robot production in 2025, outshining the U.S. in shipments and market share. According to a recent Omdia report, Shanghai-based AgiBot shipped over 5,100 units last year, grabbing a 39% slice of the global market.
Hot on AgiBot’s heels are Hangzhou’s Unitree with 4,200 units and Shenzhen’s UBTECH at 1,000. AgiBot and UBTECH are powering up commercial and industrial tasks like warehouse automation and customer service 🏭, while Unitree’s bots are stealing the spotlight in research, education, and consumer markets—perfect for campus demos and robotics clubs 📚.
This boom isn’t just about cool machines; it’s opening doors for fresh talent in AI, engineering, and design across South and Southeast Asia. Whether you’re plotting your next career move or just geeking out over tech, 2026 promises more collabs and local startups stepping up the game.
Stay tuned and keep your robot radar on! 🔍🤖
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Report: China outpaces U.S. in 2025 humanoid robot production
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