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Unitree Robotics
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China’s Unitree unveils manned mecha
The 500kg mecha is capable of transforming into a four-legged mode.
12 May 2026 - 7:05PM
China manufacturing
China robotics to drive next chapter of manufacturing dominance: Morgan Stanley
8 May 2026 - 9:11AM
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Hype or real: China’s robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags
5 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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China’s robots step into real-world roles, from cleaning to directing traffic
Robots appear in settings from dirty kitchens to dangerous steel mills as country pushes development of embodied AI.
5 May 2026 - 8:40AM
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Mainland China
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Hangzhou’s ‘robocops’ direct tourist traffic
The squad of 15 intelligent traffic management robots is trained to control crowds during “golden week” holidays.
4 May 2026 - 8:01PM
Robotics
From phones to humanoid robots: China’s supply chain eyes next growth curve
A slowdown in global smartphone shipments is driving Chinese electronics suppliers to pivot towards humanoid robots.
3 May 2026 - 2:15PM
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From supply chain to record growth: Shenzhen dominates China’s robotics sector
The output of the city’s robotics industry hit a record in 2025, rising 20 per cent year on year to over US$35.4 billion.
26 Apr 2026 - 2:25PM
Robotics
Chinese tech giants advance robotics push as sector sees rapid growth
From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
Robotics
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Humanoid robots to compete in Beijing half-marathon
Test run was held to replicate the official race to be held on April 19.
13 Apr 2026 - 7:28PM
Robotics
Unitree to debut cheapest humanoid robot globally via Alibaba: sources
The international launch of the company’s cheapest humanoid robot next week is expected to cover North America, Europe, Japan and Singapore.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:27PM
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Hong Kong economy
Shenzhen robot maker turns to Hong Kong for computing power and listing
EngineAI, whose robots have been bought by Mideast companies, needed cloud-based computing that could be seamlessly accessed from anywhere.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:52PM
Robotics
UBTech powers up as humanoid robot sales jump 23-fold
Rapid growth in ‘embodied intelligence’ is beginning to translate into real orders as Chinese robotics firms scale production.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:59PM
Robotics
Why China’s humanoid robots are still waiting for their ‘ChatGPT moment’
Limited training data and unresolved hardware challenges continue to hold back humanoid robots from mass adoption, say experts.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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Here’s what it takes to get a robot ready for the world
Each robot requires eight hours of rigorous testing to be ready for customers.
24 Mar 2026 - 5:20PM
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Inside Unitree’s landmark IPO: what to know about China’s humanoid giant
Listing, if approved, would be a bellwether of investor appetite for so-called embodied AI companies.
23 Mar 2026 - 9:45PM
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IPO
China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO
Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:23PM
Robotics
How Chinese robot makers are tapping OpenClaw to take on real-world tasks
OpenClaw AI is being integrated into robots for real-world tasks, from household chores to enterprise services.
18 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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Made in China 2025
Xiaomi tests humanoid robots as firm plans to deploy ‘large number’ in 5 years
Xiaomi robots operated autonomously for three continuous hours, successfully completing assembly tasks without human intervention.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:44PM
Robotics
Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs
Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.
27 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
Artificial intelligence
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Japan unveils AI robot monk
AI-powered “Buddharoid” offers spiritual guidance and could help ease Japan’s monk shortage.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics
Xiaomi bets big on core technologies, including operating systems, to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
Robotics
From Doraemon to dexterous hands: LinkerBot equips robots with human skills
The start-up is revolutionising humanoid robotics with ultra-dexterous hands, ushering in a new era of humanlike robotic capability.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:10PM
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Humans vs robots? China begs to disagree
As China embraces humanoid robots, policymakers and companies are expanding the scope of innovation and applications in daily life.
22 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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China’s Unitree eyes 20,000-robot output after viral success of annual gala
With shipments set to jump and investors watching closely, Unitree is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s humanoid robotics push.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
Humanoids go mainstream as China’s robotics champions appear at CCTV spectacle
ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.
17 Feb 2026 - 4:46PM
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China’s private sector
Before the factory floor, the dance floor: robots find path to market at US$145
Humanoid robots may one day transform factories and warehouses, but for now their most immediate role is keeping the party going.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
Funding surge powers Chinese robotics firms as focus shifts to humanoid ‘brains’
State-backed funds, Big Tech drive fresh capital into robotics companies, betting on operating systems that underpin humanoid intelligence.
3 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
Robotics
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World’s first ‘biomimetic AI robot’ debuts in Shanghai
The robot, which is able to replicate human micro-expressions and walking postures, will be priced at 1.2 million yuan (US$173,000).
19 Feb 2026 - 9:45PM
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