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China accounted for 77.9% of worldwide humanoid robot shipments in the first half of the year, according to new figures from IDC reported by TechNode. The data underlines China's dominant position in the emerging humanoid robotics industry, far outpacing all other countries in the number of units shipped globally.

Startup Midcentury has raised a $15 million seed round to build training data for physical AI systems such as robots and autonomous machines. The funding signals continued investor appetite for startups supplying high-quality data to the physical AI sector, where collecting real-world sensor and motion data is considered a key bottleneck for training capable models.

China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, about 77.9% of global shipments, according to figures attributed to IDC. Worldwide shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, up 432.1% year over year. IDC also raised its global humanoid robot forecast, underlining how quickly the sector is scaling and how far China leads it.

Updates are circulating about CCHA TV coverage being carried on Midco Sports Plus, affecting how fans of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, including Minnesota State Mankato, can watch games. Details shared so far focus on where the broadcasts will be available, with fans checking what the changes mean for access to conference hockey this season.

A widely shared ranking animation charts the top 10 smartphone brands by global market share from 2012 to 2025, citing data from IDC and Counterpoint Research. It highlights the rise of Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Huawei alongside Samsung and Apple's enduring dominance. Viewers are debating how quickly the hierarchy has shifted over the decade.