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A new report from Counterpoint Research reveals global humanoid shipments surged nearly 300% in the first half of 2026, with AGIBOT capturing top market share while the industry grapples with how to define humanoid form factors.

A new market report reveals explosive humanoid shipment growth driven by industrial deployment and Chinese ecosystem dominance, even as geopolitical risks and software limitations loom.

Following its viral performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, Unitree’s G1 humanoid is now available for direct purchase on Amazon, albeit with a significant price markup and strict development limitations.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has signed a commercial agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots across its production facilities following a successful pilot program.

While pure-play humanoid stocks remain scarce, investors are flocking to component suppliers like Schaeffler, driving a 150% stock rally and highlighting a massive appetite for the "Physical AI" sector ahead of a wave of anticipated 2026 IPOs.