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Agibot claims top spot in global humanoid robot shipments in first half of 2026

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Agibot ranked first globally for humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, shipping approximately 9,700 units and accounting for more than 43 percent of the global market, according to Counterpoint Research.

Global humanoid robot shipments exceeded 22,000 units during the first half of the year, an increase of nearly 300 percent compared with the same period in 2025.

Counterpoint Research expects global shipments to surpass 50,000 units for the full year as more humanoid robot pilot projects progress towards broader commercial deployments. [Read more…] about Agibot claims top spot in global humanoid robot shipments in first half of 2026

Unitree expects first-half revenue growth as demand for humanoid robots accelerates

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Chinese robotics company Unitree Technology expects strong revenue growth in the first half of 2026 as demand for humanoid robots and embodied AI continues to increase, according to reports by DigiTimes and AFP.

The company expects first-half revenue of about CNY1.1 billion ($156 million), representing year-on-year growth of between 35.6 percent and 45.4 percent, the reports said.

The figures come as Unitree prepares for its planned initial public offering in Shanghai later this month. [Read more…] about Unitree expects first-half revenue growth as demand for humanoid robots accelerates

China threatens retaliation after US restricts imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots

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China has threatened to retaliate against new US restrictions on foreign-produced humanoid robots, warning that the measures will damage economic and trade relations between the world’s two largest economies.

The response comes after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, including humanoids and quadrupeds, to its Covered List, preventing new models from receiving the equipment authorizations generally required for import, marketing and sale in the United States.

As previously reported by Robotics & Automation News, the FCC said the decision followed determinations by US national security agencies that the devices pose unacceptable cybersecurity and supply chain risks. Existing FCC-authorized robot models are not affected. [Read more…] about China threatens retaliation after US restricts imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots

America hits Chinese humanoids where it hurts

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Chinese companies represent almost 70 percent of the global humanoid robot market

Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers could face a significant setback in one of the world’s largest technology markets after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved to block new foreign-produced advanced robotic devices from receiving equipment authorization.

The move follows a determination by US national security agencies that foreign-produced advanced robots pose unacceptable cybersecurity and supply chain risks.

While existing authorized robots remain unaffected, new foreign-produced humanoids, quadrupeds and other advanced mobile robots will generally be unable to obtain the FCC approvals needed to be imported, marketed or sold in the United States. [Read more…] about America hits Chinese humanoids where it hurts

Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

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Global innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as autonomous vehicles are reshaping the competitive landscape for the suppliers of system-on-chips (SoCs).

The market is entering a fast-growth phase that will change supplier market shares among global suppliers, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research.

Mobileye, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics and Huawei will emerge as the top five SoC suppliers for ADAS and autonomous vehicles with a combined share of over 78 percent by 2035, up from 69 percent in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Autonomous Vehicle SoCs Forecast, H1 2025. [Read more…] about Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

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