What does Unitree Robotics’ IPO mean for the humanoid industry?

Boston Dynamics — unitree offers its G1 humanoid robot for $13.5K. | The company raised 6.1 billion yuan, around $905 million U.S., with its initial public offering.

Unitree said it is the first major legged robotics company to go pubic. Since it was founded in 2016, Unitree has made headlines for its low-cost quadruped and humanoid robots. The Hangzhou, China-based company, formally Yushu Technology Co., is best known for its humanoids, which are used in research labs around the world. You’ve likely seen videos of Unitree’s G1 robot dancing, doing kung fu, or backflipping, among other things. In addition, the company offers robotic hands, arms, and lidar. Unitree this week also unveiled its latest robot, which it called “Superman” and said it developed in just three months. The humanoid can perform a standing jump of over 6 ft. (2 m) and reach a top speed of around 41 ft. per second (12.6 m/s or 27.9 mph). The IPO marked a huge milestone for Unitree, but the company still faces many challenges as it continues to grow. It also raised questions about which humanoid companies, in the U.S. and abroad, will follow in its footsteps. Can Unitree legged robots make the leap to industrial work? Unitree has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. It went from selling just five humanoids in 2023 to selling 5,215 in 2025, making it a world leader in humanoid robot sales.