Henkel Showcases Material Solutions for Humanoid Robots at CIIE

At the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Henkel presented material solutions for humanoid robots, focusing on heat dissipation in compact dexterous hands, flexible electronic skin sensors, and durable joint adhesives. While IDC data indicates a surge in global shipments to nearly 25,000 units in H1 2026 with China dominating the market, most deployments remain in research, education, and demonstration settings rather than industrial production. The article highlights that while robots can perform complex tasks like table tennis or tea brewing at expos, achieving long-term stability, low failure rates, and cost-effective maintenance for mass manufacturing remains a significant hurdle, with Gartner predicting fewer than 20 companies will achieve actual production deployment by 2028.