China Scales Humanoid Robot Production and Global Expansion
China’s humanoid robotics sector is shifting from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing. As a result, a new facility in Guangdong now produces one robot every 30 minutes. Moreover, the production line supports up to 10,000 units annually, marking a major industrial milestone.
The facility, developed by Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science and Technology, includes 24 assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints. Consequently, it achieves about 50 percent higher efficiency than traditional methods. In addition, automated guided vehicles and digital controls allow rapid switching between robot models.
Meanwhile, Guangdong continues to invest heavily in embodied AI. For instance, XPeng began construction on a full-chain humanoid production base in Guangzhou. Therefore, the region is positioning itself as a central hub for robotics manufacturing.
Market Leadership and Rapid Growth
China leads the global humanoid robotics market by a wide margin. According to industry data, the country accounted for more than 80 percent of installations in 2025. Furthermore, AgiBot and Unitree Robotics dominate global shipments with significant market shares.
AgiBot shipped thousands of units and reached a major production milestone within a short period. Similarly, Unitree delivered more than 5,500 humanoid robots, far exceeding output from Western competitors. As a result, China maintains a strong lead in both scale and deployment.
Looking ahead, projections indicate continued rapid growth. Specifically, analysts expect China’s humanoid robot output to expand sharply in 2026. Therefore, the sector is moving toward mass adoption across industries.
Expanding Into Southeast Asia
China’s robotics firms are also extending their reach beyond domestic markets. In April, a Singapore-based technology services company signed an agreement with AgiBot and a systems integrator. As a result, the partnership focuses on deploying humanoid robotics across the Asia Pacific markets.
Under the agreement, AgiBot will provide its robotics platform and embodied AI systems. Meanwhile, regional partners will handle integration, customization, and localization for enterprise and government use. Consequently, the collaboration supports practical deployment in real-world environments.
This expansion builds on earlier market entry efforts in Singapore. Therefore, Chinese humanoid robotics companies are steadily increasing their global presence while scaling production at home.
