Unitree Begins Consumer Sales of Humanoid Robot in China

Chinese robotics manufacturer Unitree has begun public sales of a new humanoid robot, according to multiple videos showing children interacting with the device across several cities. The footage indicates the lightweight machine can walk, maintain balance and respond to basic gestures, suggesting it is designed for household or educational use rather than industrial applications. The roll-out marks one of the first broad consumer releases of a domestically built humanoid robot in China, underscoring the country’s rapid progress in low-cost robotics and artificial-intelligence integration. While Unitree has not publicly disclosed specifications or pricing in the clips circulating online, the scenes highlight growing acceptance of service robots in everyday settings and intensifying domestic competition with U.S. and Japanese rivals pursuing similar products.