# Chinese Robot Makers Swept the First-Half Humanoid Revenue Top Five

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-18T02:57:49.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-18T02:57:49.000Z
Section: Business

> Global humanoid robot sales reached 36,000 units in the first six months of 2026, while revenue totaled $540 million.

Chinese companies took all five top positions in global humanoid robot revenue rankings for the first half of 2026. Two of the leading firms were based in Shenzhen.

Worldwide sales reached 36,000 humanoid robots from January through June, topping the 35,000 units sold during all of 2025. The global market generated $540 million in revenue during the first half.

The figures put the first six months of 2026 ahead of the previous full year in unit sales.