According to data from consulting firm Counterpoint Research, global shipments of quadruped robots reached 35,000 units in the first half of this year (January-June). Annual shipments in 2025 are projected to be 46,000 units, and the industry's total revenue is approaching 700 million dollars. Shipments in the first half of this year accounted for nearly 80% of the annual shipments projected for 2025, and according to industry sources, global quadruped robot shipments this year are expected to increase by 90% year-on-year, and leading companies are anticipated to be facing a crucial moment to accelerate commercialization.

According to the data, all of the top four companies in quadruped robot shipments in the first half of this year were Chinese. Unitree Robotics (宇樹科技) secured the top spot with a 37% international market share, and its quadruped robots began commercialization relatively early, gaining a favorable position in the two major fields of entertainment and educational science.

Meanwhile, "Zhiyuan Kuto," the quadruped robot brand under AgiBot (智元機器人), ranked second with a 16.3% international market share, and is projected to be one of the fastest-growing quadruped robot companies by 2026. In the segmented market for industrial applications, Zhiyuan Kuto recorded the highest number of shipments worldwide.

Additionally, GENISOM AI (智身科技) held a 12.6% international market share, and DEEP Robotics (雲深処科技) held a 10.4% international market share, securing the 3rd and 4th positions, respectively. Particularly, in the segmented market for industrial applications, DEEP Robotics was second only to Zhiyuan Kuto globally.

These four Chinese companies collectively accounted for 76% of the international market share for quadruped robots in the first half of this year. Furthermore, by 2025, Chinese companies' international market share will exceed 90%, and while maintaining their top-tier position in the industry, shipment volume has shown stable growth. (Provided by/CGTN Japanese)