IDC forecasts global dexterous hand shipments to reach approximately 25,000 units in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers accounting for over 85% of the market

According to a report released by IDC on November 9, competition in the dexterous hand sector is shifting from hardware parameters like degrees of freedom and grip strength toward fine manipulation, perception control, and synergy with embodied AI models. While current demand focuses on humanoid robot integration, research education, and data collection for embodied intelligence, industrial applications remain in an exploration phase. IDC projects that global shipments will total around 25,000 units in 2026, excluding internal supply to proprietary robots, with Chinese vendors expected to hold more than 85% of the market share. The report notes that future growth depends on application progress, product costs, and commercialization speed.