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China has over 400 humanoid robot models, surpassing half of global supply: MIIT
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20 July 2026
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Fusion42 · 20 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has developed over 400 humanoid robot models, representing more than half of global supply, while Chinese quadruped robots account for nearly 70% of global sales. Zhejiang Province's robot exports exceeded $147 million in H1 2026, with intelligent bionic robots representing 60% of national exports.
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◆ The Wire takeaway
If you're building humanoid robots outside China, you're competing against a market where 400+ models already exist and pricing will compress as the export machine scales. Your differentiation window is closing—sell your tech to integrators or get acquired before the commodity floor hits.
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◆ Topics
Robotics · humanoid-robots · market-dominance · manufacturing-export · supply-chain · deeptech-competition