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by David Manners

25th August 2026

in Business, News

Humanoid robots in China are beginning to be deployed across a wider range of applications—automotive, 3C electronics, aerospace, logistics, and energy—putting their commercial viability to the test, says TrendForce.

TrendForce estimates that China’s humanoid robot market will reach $2.2 billion in 2026 and maintain growth of at least 60% in 2027 as mass production expands and applications increase.. The market is increasingly focused on whether these products can move beyond exhibitions and into commercial applications with vendors likely to highlight practical tasks such as material handling, quality inspection, and logistics.

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