AgiBot overtakes Unitree as top global humanoid robot vendor in first half amid IPO push
China’s AgiBot has surpassed its domestic rival Unitree Robotics to become the world’s largest humanoid robot vendor in the first half of 2026, according to new research, as both industry heavyweights prepare for public listings amid a physical AI boom. Shanghai-based Agibot captured 44 per cent of the global market after shipping roughly 8,400 humanoid robots from January to June, San…
China's AgiBot has overtaken Unitree Robotics to become the world's leading vendor of humanoid robots for the first half of 2026, according to new research by San Francisco-based firm Smart Analytics Global. AgiBot captured 44% of the global market, shipping around 8,400 humanoid robots from January to June, a surge of 562% year-on-year.
Unitree, meanwhile, fell to second place with 31% market share after shipping 5,900 units. Both companies are preparing for public listings, with Unitree set for a Shanghai Star Market debut and AgiBot aiming for Hong Kong's IPO market. AgiBot's diversified product line, including full-size, compact, and wheeled robots, likely contributed to its rapid growth.
The boom in China's humanoid robot industry is driven by factory automation and logistics applications, which now account for over 70% of global shipments.
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