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The IDC report shows that global humanoid robot shipments will reach 18,000 units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 508%. Chinese manufacturer Zhiyuan ranks first in the world with a shipment of 5,200 units and ranks first in the full-size segment with 1,300 units. Zhiyuan ranks first in five major scenarios: entertainment performances, scientific research education, data collection, guided shopping, and industrial intelligence manufacturing
Ubtech Robotics Corp. has partnered with Liuzhou Industrial Holding Fund and Liuzhou Industrial Guidance Fund to create the Robotics Industry M&A Fund, focusing on investments in the robotics sector. This limited partnership aims to utilize professional fund managers and government venture capital to invest in high-growth projects across the robotics industry chain. The initiative is designed to align Ubtech with industry trends and expand its business opportunities, constituting a discloseable transaction under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules.
Airbus is projected to deliver about 800 jets in 2026, contributing to a total of approximately 1,600 jets expected from both Airbus and Boeing, an increase from 1,400 in 2025.1Airbus and Tata Group's joint venture for C-295 aircraft in India is on track, with the first aircraft from Gujarat expected to be ready before September 2026, ahead of schedule.2Airbus partners with UBTech to integrate humanoid robots into manufacturing, having acquired the Walker S2 robot and planning further expansion in the aerospace sector.3
UBTech, a Chinese robotics firm, has signed a deal with Airbus to supply robots for aviation manufacturing. Airbus has already acquired UBTech's Walker S2 humanoid robot, and both companies plan to expand the use of humanoid robots in aerospace manufacturing. This partnership is part of China's efforts to address trade frictions, population decline, and economic growth challenges. UBTech's humanoid robots have shown impressive capabilities, and the company expects to produce over 10,000 units by 2026, with a total order value exceeding 1.4 billion yuan in 2025.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has received two design patents for humanoid robots, focusing on simplified structures and modular architecture for future upgrades. The robots are intended for various applications, including industrial work, commercial services, household assistance, and space exploration. Additionally, Unitree shipped over 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, with mass production exceeding 6,000 units for the year, specifically for fully humanoid robots.
