China’s humanoid robot boom hits a reality check

China’s humanoid robot industry is booming with over 150 companies and 90 percent of global shipments, yet only 23 percent of buyers are satisfied with current products. Despite billion‑dollar IPOs and aggressive production targets, robots still suffer from limited battery life, high prices, and insufficient real‑world capability. Analysts warn of an imminent shake‑out as production far exceeds actual demand, with many robots used mainly for demonstrations rather than industrial work. The sector has the manufacturing power and government backing to dominate, but it still lacks the commercial market needed to justify its scale.

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