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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”.
China’s humanoid robot sector has accelerated rapidly in recent years, with mass production and commercial deployment advancing across industries. Photo: Xinhua
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A Unitree G1 humanoid robot is displayed during London Tech Week in London. Photo: Reuters
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The Machina Summit in Paris, pictured on Tuesday, positions itself as Europe’s top event dedicated to physical artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. Photo: Handout
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