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Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025
Innovation•Jan 19

Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025

Unitree Robotics delivered more than 5,500 walking humanoid robots in 2025, outpacing American competitors by over 35 times. The milestone signals rapid progress in making advanced robotics accessible and affordable worldwide.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show
Innovation•Mar 28

Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show

Unitree Robotics stole the show at Beijing's latest AI and robotics expo with dancing robots that had tech enthusiasts buzzing. The performance showcased how far consumer robotics has come in making advanced technology feel fun and accessible.

Google: robotics innovation•2 min read
China's Unitree Soars 600% in Record Robotics IPO
Innovation•Aug 21

China's Unitree Soars 600% in Record Robotics IPO

The world's largest humanoid robot maker just made history with a blockbuster stock market debut that shattered records. Unitree's incredible 600% surge shows how robots are moving from sci-fi dreams to reality.

Egypt Independent•3 min read
China's Unitree Robotics Soars 620% in Market Debut
Innovation•Aug 19

China's Unitree Robotics Soars 620% in Market Debut

A Chinese robotics company just had one of the most explosive stock market launches ever, jumping 620% on its first day of trading. The surge shows investor excitement about a future where human-like robots become part of everyday life.

Al Jazeera English•2 min read
Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K
Innovation•May 13

Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K

A Chinese robotics company just turned science fiction into reality with a pilotable transformer-style robot that stands nearly 9 feet tall. The GD01 lets humans control a massive mechanical suit straight out of anime and blockbuster movies.

Al Jazeera English•2 min read
Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers
Solutions•Feb 25

Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers

As delivery robots roll through 20 US cities, they're creating an unexpected workforce of "robot wranglers" who rescue stuck bots, clean sensors, and keep fleets running. Charlie Snodgrass went from delivering food himself to managing the robots that replaced him—earning $54,000 a year in a job that didn't exist five years ago.

Google News - Jobs Created•3 min read
Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments
Innovation•Feb 12

Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments

China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.

Google: robotics innovation•3 min read
1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic
Innovation•May 31

1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic

A British photographer with no robotics training rallied friends to build a life-size walking robot using "air muscles" instead of motors. Their weekly spaghetti dinners and scrap-yard finds launched a company that's still pioneering robotics today.

IEEE Spectrum•2 min read
Shenzhen's Robot Valley Leads Global Robotics Boom
Innovation•Jul 1

Shenzhen's Robot Valley Leads Global Robotics Boom

China's Robot Valley in Shenzhen has become the world's epicenter for robotics innovation, home to over 200 companies producing humanoid robots that can now outrun Olympic athletes. The region's lightning-fast supply chains and university partnerships are turning morning research into afternoon prototypes, reshaping the future of manufacturing.

Google: robotics innovation•3 min read
Backflipping Robots Make Chinese Firm Worth $50 Billion
Innovation•Aug 19

Backflipping Robots Make Chinese Firm Worth $50 Billion

A Chinese robotics company that makes humanoid robots capable of backflips and kung fu just saw its stock price soar 460% on its first day of trading. Unitree's spectacular debut shows how quickly robotics technology is advancing and capturing investor imagination.

Google News - Business•2 min read
Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years
Videos•Apr 27

Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years

A Philadelphia robotics company has deployed over 1,000 walking robots since 2015, marking a major milestone in bringing science fiction to real-world security and defense. CEO Gavin Kenneally will share a decade of breakthrough lessons at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.

The Robot Report•2 min read
Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot
Community Heroes•Jun 3

Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot

A Filipino student team just won a world robotics championship with a robot designed to help patients navigate hospitals and receive care. Their creation, Project FRANCIS, beat international competitors and earned them a presidential welcome home.

Google: robotics innovation•2 min read
Robots Beat Bolt's Record at Beijing's Robot Olympics
Innovation•Aug 24

Robots Beat Bolt's Record at Beijing's Robot Olympics

Humanoid robots just ran faster than Usain Bolt's world record at China's second annual Robot Olympics. But the real test isn't speed—it's whether these machines can handle real-world problems without human help.

SBS Australia•2 min read
Chinese Robot Hits 10 m/s, Nearly Matches Usain Bolt
Innovation•Apr 13

Chinese Robot Hits 10 m/s, Nearly Matches Usain Bolt

A humanoid robot just clocked sprint speeds rivaling the world's fastest human, marking a stunning leap in robotics. Chinese startup Unitree's H1 robot hit 10 meters per second on a track, approaching Usain Bolt's legendary record.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot
Innovation•Mar 16

Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot

A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.

Google: robotics innovation•3 min read
Chinese Robot Outruns Usain Bolt in 3-Month Development
Innovation•Aug 25

Chinese Robot Outruns Usain Bolt in 3-Month Development

A humanoid robot developed in just three months can now sprint faster than the world's fastest human and jump higher than any athlete in history. Chinese robotics company Unitree is leading a technological revolution that's reshaping what machines can do.

Singularity Hub•3 min read
Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet
Videos•Jun 23

Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet

Bear Robotics just bought Kinisi Robotics to add humanoid manipulation technology to its 16,000 deployed service robots. The move transforms Bear's delivery and cleaning robots into a complete automation platform that can now pick up and handle objects.

The Robot Report•3 min read
China's Robot Boom: 97% of Global Humanoid Sales in 2026
Innovation•Aug 23

China's Robot Boom: 97% of Global Humanoid Sales in 2026

China is dominating the global robotics revolution, producing 97% of the world's humanoid robots in the first half of 2026. The bustling World Robot Conference in Beijing drew such massive crowds that organizers had to issue daily traffic advisories, signaling a technological shift happening right now.

Google: robotics innovation•2 min read
Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions
Innovation•Apr 30

Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions

In China's northeast, a robot engineer is teaching humanoid robots to move like humans by demonstrating actions hundreds of times while wearing motion-capture technology. Her patient training is helping create robots that can safely work alongside people in real-world environments.

Google: robotics innovation•2 min read
Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing
Innovation•Apr 18

Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing

While China dominates humanoid robot production, Japanese companies are carving out a new niche in the global robotics race. They're focusing on the "brain" behind the bots: AI software that helps robots think and act in real-world situations.

Euronews•2 min read

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