Global quadruped robot shipments hit 35,000 in H1 2026, industrial use drives growth
Global quadruped robot shipments reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% deployed in industrial applications, according to Counterpoint Research. Unitree Robotics led the overall market with a 37% share, driven by entertainment and education sectors. In the industrial segment, Zhiyuan Kuto and Deep Robotics ranked first and second. The report forecasts full-year 2026 shipments exceeding 90,000 units and revenue of $1.5 billion, with the market potentially surpassing $10 billion by 2030.
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Global Quadruped Robot Shipments Near 35,000 in H1 2026, Counterpoint Says
According to Counterpoint Research, global quadruped robot shipments reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% used in industrial applications. Chinese firm Unitree Robotics led the market with a 37% share, driven by early commercialization in entertainment, education, and scientific research, where it holds over 70% of its shipments. Unitree's self-developed hardware and motion control algorithms yield high gross margins in its small quadruped robot products. However, in the global industrial application segment, Unitree ranked fourth with a 17.6% share. Counterpoint forecasts full-year 2026 shipments will exceed 90,000 units, with revenue reaching $1.5 billion, and industrial applications contributing a larger revenue share than entertainment and education. By 2030, the global quadruped robot market is expected to surpass $10 billion, with a compound annual growth rate above 60%, driven primarily by industrial inspection and security patrol applications, which will account for about 60% of the market.
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According to a report by Counterpoint Research, global shipments of quadruped robots reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% deployed in industrial applications. Unitree Technology led the market with a 37% share, driven by entertainment and education sectors. Zhiyuan Kuto, founded in August 2025, captured 16.3% of the global market and ranked first in the industrial segment. Zhishen Technology held 12.6% market share, while Deep Robotics ranked second in industrial applications with a 26% share. The report forecasts that 2026 full-year shipments will exceed 90,000 units, generating $1.5 billion in revenue. By 2030, the global quadruped robot market is expected to surpass $10 billion, with industrial inspection and security patrols accounting for about 60%. The report highlights that AI-native models, such as perception and navigation models released by Zhiyuan Kuto, are redefining robot capabilities, shifting competition from hardware performance to vertical solution delivery.
Read sourceGlobal Quadruped Robot Shipments Reach 35,000 in H1 2026, Industry Demand Drives Growth
According to a report from Counterpoint Research, global shipments of quadruped robots reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% of these deployed in industrial applications. The report states that surging demand across various vertical industries will continue to drive growth in the quadruped robot sector. Unitree holds the overall market leadership due to its first-mover advantage in the entertainment, education, and science sectors. In the industrial application segment, which is seen as having greater long-term growth potential, Zhiyuan Kuto and Deep Robotics rank first and second, respectively. The report forecasts that the combination of sustained industrial demand and advancements in embodied AI technology could push the market size to exceed $10 billion by 2030.
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Global Quadruped Robot Shipments Reach 35,000 in H1 2026, Industry Demand Drives Long-Term Growth
According to a report from Counterpoint Research cited by Jin10 Data on September 21, global shipments of quadruped robots reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% deployed in industrial applications. The report states that surging demand across various vertical industries will continue to drive growth in the quadruped robot sector. Unitree holds the overall market lead, leveraging its first-mover advantage in the entertainment, education, and cultural sectors. In the more promising industrial application segment, Zhiyuan Kuto and Deep Robotics rank first and second, respectively. The report forecasts that continued growth in industrial demand, combined with advances in embodied intelligent technology, could push the market size to exceed $10 billion by 2030.
Read sourceGlobal Quadruped Robot Shipments Near 35,000 in H1 2026, 40% for Industrial Use: Counterpoint
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, global quadruped robot shipments reached nearly 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with 40% deployed in industrial applications. Unitree led the overall market with a 37% share, driven by entertainment and education sales. However, in the industrial segment, Zhiyuan Kuto captured the top spot with 16.3% market share, followed by Deep Robotics at 26%. The report highlights a shift towards B-end industrial applications, with heavy-duty models accounting for one in five shipments. Counterpoint forecasts total 2026 shipments to exceed 90,000 units, generating $1.5 billion in revenue, and projects the market to surpass $10 billion by 2030, driven by industrial inspection and security patrols. The analysis notes that AI-native models and intelligent capabilities are becoming key differentiators, with companies like Zhiyuan Kuto and Zhishen Tech releasing new perception and navigation models.
Read sourceGlobal Quadruped Robot Shipments Reach 35,000 in First Half of 2026: Report
According to a report from Counterpoint Research cited by East Money, global quadruped robot shipments reached 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with the industry experiencing growth. Unitree Robotics holds a leading position in the overall market, leveraging its first-mover advantage in the entertainment, education, and science sectors. In the more commercially promising industrial application segment, Zhiyuan Kuto and DeepRobotics rank first and second respectively. The report forecasts that continued growth in industrial demand, combined with advances in embodied AI technology, could drive the market size to exceed $10 billion by 2030. The original article is sourced from Jiemian News.
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