https://sputnikglobe.com/20260811/china-takes-97-of-h1-humanoid-robot-shipments-as-supply-chains-drive-global-scale-up-1124562055.htmlChina Takes 97% of H1 Humanoid Robot Shipments as Supply Chains Drive Global Scale-UpChina Takes 97% of H1 Humanoid Robot Shipments as Supply Chains Drive Global Scale-UpSputnik InternationalChina's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic sectors — robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine. 2026-08-11T13:05+00002026-08-11T13:05+00002026-08-11T13:05+0000worldchinashanghaibeijingshenzhenrobotartificial intelligence (ai)aihttps://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105209/39/1052093916_0:320:6144:3776_1920x0_80_0_0_542416f1ce716a4d7be5b6216c070171.jpgIndustry data showed that Chinese vendors accounted for more than 97 percent of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026. Additionally, Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics began its share subscription process for its listing on Shanghai's stock market, becoming the first humanoid robot A-share stock.The global humanoid robot shipments reached approximately 19,100 units in the first half of the year, surging 272 percent year-on-year. The market saw a leadership shift, with Chinese robotic company AGIBOT overtaking Unitree to become the world's largest humanoid robot vendor. After becoming a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time in 2025, China's industrial robot exports reached 6.29 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, reaching 141 countries and regions, official statistics show.