TL;DR: Unitree aims to ship 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026, a 4x increase from last year. Their robots recently performed autonomously at the Lunar New Year Gala.
Chinese robotics leader Unitree is scaling up massively. CEO Wang Xingxing announced plans to ship approximately 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026, a significant leap from the 5,500 units shipped in 2025.
This announcement follows a spectacular showcase at the Lunar New Year Gala, where Unitree’s lineup—including the G1, H1, and WuBot—performed martial arts, backflips, and precision movements. Notably, the G1’s kung fu routine was reportedly executed without human teleoperation.
According to market research from Omdia, Unitree’s 2025 shipment volume already surpassed the combined output of US competitors like Tesla and Figure. With a focus on mass production and affordability, Unitree is positioning itself as the volume leader in the humanoid race.
Source: Interesting Engineering