# IDC data reveals divergence in quadruped robot market volume and price, with industrial applications leading growth

- Source: OFweek Robotics
- Published: 2026-10-15T09:53:00.000Z
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- Original: https://robot.ofweek.com/2026-10/ART-8321204-8420-30707321.html

## Summary

IDC's "Worldwide Quadruped Robot Market Shares, 1H26" shows that in the first half of 2026, the global quadruped robot market exceeded $400 million, up 95.4% year over year, with shipments exceeding 49,000 units. Education and research and home consumer use contributed about 60% of shipments but accounted for less than one-third of revenue.