Robotics

Westlake Robotics unveiled Titan o1 humanoid robot, capable of mimicking complex human movements without prior programming.

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.

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

AI² Robotics has completed 12 funding raises over the past year, with its valuation officially surpassing RMB 10 billion.

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing forecasts global humanoid robot shipments will reach tens of thousands in 2026, with Unitree targeting 10,000 to 20,000 units.