AGIBOT makes its U.S. debut with more than 5,100 robots shipped - The Robot Report
“Bringing our full robotics portfolio to CES marks a defining moment for AGIBOT,” said Dr. Yao Maoqing, partner, senior vice president, and president of the Embodied Business Unit at AGIBOT.
Key takeaways
The most recent developments in humanoid robotics show a mix of promising deployments and persistent technical hurdles. In mid‑January, UK‑based Humanoid and Siemens completed a proof‑of‑concept at Siemens’ electronics factory in Erlangen, where the wheeled HMND 01 Alpha robot logged continuous autonomous operation for over 30 minutes, moved 60 totes per hour and ran for more than eight hours without interruption, demonstrating that humanoid‑type platforms can meet industrial‑logistics metrics. Around the same time, AI‑focused startup 1X unveiled a “world model” that lets its Neo humanoid learn tasks directly from video captured by the robot itself, reducing reliance on human tele‑operators and promising broader generalisation of actions. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, several manufacturers displayed bipedal assistants, but demonstrations were plagued by stability and perception glitches, underscoring that current home‑service robots remain far from reliable. Industry analysts at the International Federation of Robotics noted that such setbacks are offset by accelerating shipments: AGIBOT reported shipping more than 5,100 humanoid units in 2025, contributing to a total global shipment of roughly 13 000 units that year and fueling forecasts that annual deliveries could reach 2.6 million by 2035. Meanwhile, Chinese firm UBTECH’s 2025 rollout of over 1,000 Walker S2 units to factories illustrates the first large‑scale commercial use of fully autonomous, object‑handling humanoids, even as broader adoption is still in its early stages. Together, these stories indicate that while large‑scale manufacturing integration is gaining traction, everyday consumer applications and robust performance at public demos remain significant challenges for the sector.
“Bringing our full robotics portfolio to CES marks a defining moment for AGIBOT,” said Dr. Yao Maoqing, partner, senior vice president, and president of the Embodied Business Unit at AGIBOT. “It demonstrates how we are able to build an ecosystem of humanoid robots, not for a single task or setting, but for a future where embodied intelligence can serve people across industries, environments, and everyday life.”
Founded in 2023, the company offers a range of humanoid robots and mobile robots for cleaning and service settings. In December, AGIBOT released its updated humanoid, AGIBOT A2. Later that month, the company rolled out its 5,000th mass-produced robot at its factory. ## Omdia looks at AGIBOT and global humanoid market
Robotic shipments market share by vendor, according to Omdia’s data. | Source: AGIBOT
Omdia reported that the global humanoid market entered a phase of rapid growth in 2025. Total annual shipments reached approximately 13,000 units, the organization claimed.
AGIBOT shipped more than 5,100 humanoid robots during the year, according to Omdia. Its product portfolio spans full-sized humanoids, compact half-sized humanoids, and wheeled robots.
However, that number also includes the number of mobile manipulators the company has shipped. In December, AGIBOT said it had produced 1,742 units of its A-Series robots and 1,846 units of its X-Series, both of which are bipedal. Omdia predicted exponential growth for the humanoid robot market over the next decade, projecting global annual shipments to reach 2.6 million units by 2035.
Other research firms, such as Interact Analysis, have much more conservative estimates for humanoid robots in the years to come. That company found that, despite the hype and significant investment activity around humanoids, market growth will be relatively slow, reaching over 40,000 units by 2032 with a total market revenue of about $2 billion.
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