IDC: Global humanoid robot shipments are predicted to exceed 510,000 units by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 95%.

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20/04/2026
IDC's forecast today predicts that the global shipment of humanoid robots will surpass 510,000 units by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 95%. In 2025, the global humanoid robot market, led by Chinese manufacturers, will experience explosive growth with shipments exceeding 18,000 units. Among them, entertainment performances, educational research, and guided shopping applications focusing on technology validation and interactive displays account for over 85% of shipments, while industrial manufacturing and warehouse logistics scenarios have also begun pilot exploration.