A Chinese robotics firm has taken the top spot in global humanoid robot sales, as the market enters a phase of rapid growth and increasing commercial deployment.
Shanghai based AgiBot says it shipped more humanoid robots than any other company in 2025, delivering more than 5,100 units worldwide. According to research firm Omdia, that figure represents around 39 percent of the global market, making AgiBot the largest supplier by both volume and market share.
The findings highlight a pivotal year for the industry, with humanoid robot sales accelerating far faster than many analysts had previously expected.
A fast growing global market
Omdia estimates that around 13,000 humanoid robots were shipped globally in 2025, up sharply from previous years. AgiBot led the market ahead of other Chinese manufacturers including Unitree Robotics and UBTech, while US based firms accounted for a smaller share of shipments.
The report suggests that 2025 marked a shift from experimental pilots to wider commercial rollouts, particularly in Asia. Omdia forecasts that global humanoid robot sales could grow exponentially over the next decade, potentially reaching 2.6 million units a year by 2035.
Not all analysts agree with that level of optimism. Some research firms argue growth will be slower, with tens of thousands of robots deployed rather than millions. Even so, there is broad consensus that humanoid robots are now moving beyond the laboratory.
Where the robots are being used
AgiBot has developed a wide range of humanoid and mobile robots, including full size bipeds, smaller half size models and wheeled systems. The company says its machines are already in use across hospitality, entertainment, retail, industrial manufacturing, logistics, security, research and education.
According to Omdia, these deployments show how humanoid robots are being adopted for reception duties, guided tours, stage performances, factory tasks, warehouse sorting, patrols and data collection. This breadth of use has helped AgiBot scale shipments more quickly than rivals focused on narrower applications.
Omdia also rated AgiBot highly for capabilities such as perception, navigation and commercial impact, suggesting its robots are designed with real world deployment in mind rather than purely technical demonstrations.
Entering the United States
AgiBot made its official US debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing its latest humanoid robot, the A2, alongside simulation and training platforms designed to manage fleets of robots.
The company says its approach is to build an ecosystem of robots that can be updated and improved over time through online learning frameworks. While AgiBot has shipped thousands of units globally, its presence in the US remains at an early stage compared with domestic competitors.
American firms such as Boston Dynamics, Figure AI and Agility Robotics are prioritising advanced autonomy, dexterity and industrial use cases, often at the expense of large shipment volumes. Analysts say this highlights a strategic divide, with Chinese companies focused on scale and scenario fit, and US firms emphasising technical sophistication.
Competition and the road ahead
Despite leading humanoid robot sales, AgiBot faces questions over long term profitability, definitions of what counts as a humanoid, and how well its robots will perform in more demanding environments.
Still, its rise reflects a broader shift in robotics, as embodied artificial intelligence moves closer to everyday use. With growing investment, expanding deployments and increasing public visibility, humanoid robots are no longer a distant concept but a rapidly emerging commercial reality.
