China’s biggest televised event, the Spring Festival Gala, became the unlikely stage for a robotics showdown that has garnered over 23 billion views. Unitree Robotics stole the show with a synchronized performance of its G1 humanoid robots executing flawless kung fu moves, proving that agility isn’t just for flashy demos—it’s ready for prime time.
The viral performance featured dozens of G1 units moving in perfect unison, showcasing stability and coordination that rivals human dancers. But the real story is the demand generated by the spectacle. Reports indicate that Unitree’s order books are now backlogged until March for the G1 (priced at roughly $12,300) and April for the smaller Noetix Bumi consumer robot ($1,450).
Unitree isn’t slowing down either. The company has announced an ambitious goal to ship 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026 alone. While Tesla and Boston Dynamics refine their factory prototypes, Unitree is aggressively pushing into mass production, aiming to capture market share before its Western rivals can even launch.
Source: TechRadar