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Unitree Robotics

Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics is a company known for developing and manufacturing quadruped and humanoid robots. It is part of a cohort of high-profile start-ups based in Hangzhou known as the “six little dragons”.
A Unitree humanoid robot demonstrates kickboxing moves at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese tech companies fear the Pentagon's blacklist will increase reputational risks and raise the possibility of further tougher sanctions. Photo: AP
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US public cheers dancing Unitree robots while Congress looks to ban them

Eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots performed an elaborate dance routine on America’s Got Talent, alongside a Chinese dancer from Sichuan.

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Unitree’s G1 humanoids received high praise from judges on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
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Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.

A Unitree robot works in a hardware store in Pocking, Germany. The robot operates in supervised mode and its goal, according to the store operator, is to support employees, not replace them. Photo: EPA
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An electronic board shows stock prices below a pedestrian bridge in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
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A Unitree humanoid robot displayed during an international exhibition on AI in Cannes, France, on February 12. Photo: EPA
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An android robot monk waves its hand in front of monks during a Lotus Lantern parade ahead of Buddha's birthday in Seoul, South Korea, May 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon
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The Unitree GD01 ‘mecha’ robot seen in bipedal mode. Photo: Handout
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Video | China’s Unitree unveils manned mecha

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