Humanoid robotics stories

Aug 10, 2026

China's humanoid robot makers command 97% of global shipments

Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers held more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026, according to new industry data affirming China's early lead against US rivals.

Aug 10, 2026·2 sources

Jun 10, 2026

Tether Leads $1.4 Billion Funding Round in German Robotics Startup Neura Robotics

Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings led a $1.4 billion Series C funding round for German startup Neura Robotics, which develops AI-powered humanoid robots. The round also included participation from Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Amazon, marking one of the largest investments in physical AI and humanoid robotics to date.

Jun 10, 2026·5 sources

Top claims

▪China's dominant shipment share in the first half of 2026 affirms the country's early lead in the burgeoning humanoid robotics field.
▪Global humanoid robot shipments reached approximately 19,100 units in the first half of 2026, more than tripling the 5,100 units shipped in the first half of 2025.
▪Humanoid robot shipment data from the first half of 2026 highlights China's early lead over its United States rivals.

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