106 National Embodied Intelligence Data Collection Centers Established, Over 5,000 Robots

As of August 2026, there are a total of 106 publicly disclosed centralized embodied intelligence data collection centers in the country, of which 84 are operational, accounting for 79.25%. Fifty-two centers disclosed the number of deployed robots, totaling approximately 3,972 units, estimating that the number of robots operating in data collection centers nationwide exceeds at least 5,000. The peak of construction occurred in the first quarter of 2026, after which new project initiations significantly decreased, with the industry shifting from intensive construction to concentrated operations. In terms of regional distribution, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong have 18, 17, and 11 centers respectively, while Sichuan has 8 and Beijing has 7. Among robot brands, Zhiyuan Robotics appeared 31 times, Leju 15 times, UBTECH 13 times, and Yushu Technology and Galaxy Universal each 10 times. 65.96% of data collection centers use a single robot brand, while 34.04% adopt a multi-brand strategy, with cross-entity data reuse still being a challenge. Regarding data pricing, real machine data costs about 500 to 1,000 yuan/hour, UMI and other non-entity data around 300 to 400 yuan/hour, and simulated synthetic data about 200 to 500 yuan/hour, with remote operation collection accounting for 79.05%. The report indicates that centralized data collection has not yet formed a stable commercial closed loop, with buyer growth lagging behind base expansion. Centers that primarily rely on one-time construction funding will face greater operational pressure, and an industry elimination race has already begun.

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