China's robot rental market is projected to exceed 10 bln yuan in 2026, a rise of more than 900% from 2025, driven by increased use at tourism, events and retail venues ahead of the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays. Industry data show Chinese humanoid robot shipments surpassed 40,000 units in 1H, about 97% of global shipments. A robotics outlet in Shenzhen's Longgang district reported a sharp uptick in rental orders since September, preparing humanoid and four-legged units for deployment.

2026-09-24

China's robot rental market is projected to exceed 10 bln yuan in 2026, a rise of more than 900% from 2025, driven by increased use at tourism, events and retail venues ahead of the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays. Industry data show Chinese humanoid robot shipments surpassed 40,000 units in 1H, about 97% of global shipments. A robotics outlet in Shenzhen's Longgang district reported a sharp uptick in rental orders since September, preparing humanoid and four-legged units for deployment.