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Humanoid robots: The race for a trillion-dollar market

The market for humanoid robots could one day rival today’s auto industry in size. In the battle for market share, China is betting on scale, while the West is focusing on high-end products. But for now, the industry is running into setbacks.

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Christian Domke Seidel
14. April 2026
ctor Huang Xiaoming interacts with a humanoid robot during a ceremony as AgiBot s 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot rolls off the production line on December 8, 2025 in Shanghai, China.
In December, the Chinese startup AgiBot produced its 5,000th humanoid robot. To celebrate, the company invited actor Huang Xiaoming. (IMAGO / VCG)

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Last updated: 14. April 2026

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