Robotics

Unitree plans to raise up to 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million) to fund AI model research and expand its manufacturing base.

China's embodied AI robot sales rose 13% in the first two months after humanoids took the spotlight at the late-February Spring Festival Gala.

Unitree founder predicts humanoid robots will break Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record by mid-year.

UBTech has signed an agreement with Siemens to help the robot maker achieve its goal of mass-producing more than 10,000 industrial humanoid robots in 2026.

Unitree and the University of Hong Kong established a joint laboratory in Shanghai, aiming to accelerate the large-scale industrial application of embodied AI.

The funding round follows rival Galbot's record-breaking 2.5 billion yuan financing, highlighting the accelerating investment boom in China's embodied intelligence sector.

Galbot has completed a new round of financing worth 2.5 billion yuan ($363 million), led by state-backed capital.

Honor showcased a humanoid robot capable of performing backflips, marking its official entry into the consumer robotics market.

In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry had surpassed 140 companies, with over 330 humanoid robot products released throughout the year.

Huilun plans to advance small-batch trial production of its core products within this year, with a goal of achieving mass production by 2027.