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Robots dance their way to America’s Got Talent final with human partner

Chinese dancer Wu Yufei is preparing for the America’s Got Talent final alongside a crew of humanoid robots from Chinese robotics company Unitree.

Euronews · Sep 22

China Made Humanoid Robots A National Priority. Now Beijing Is Slowing Their Rush To Go Public.

At least half a dozen Chinese humanoid-robot companies are preparing listings as investors demand more evidence of recurring commercial demand.

International Business Times · Sep 22

China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final

Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of robots with sleek moves. Robots are good at rotating moves, or what street dancers call power moves, Wei said, as it is "just a…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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China's Humanoid Race Moves From Demos to Factory Floors as Robots Build Robots at 10-Minute Pace

Chinese firms shipped more than 22,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree leading the market

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetite

China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong

In the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a blockbuster initial public offering raising $1.7 billion, in one of the city's biggest new share sales this year.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Global market: Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop, investors await Jackson Hole cues

Mainland Chinese stocks declined, led by non-ferrous metals, amid Middle East tensions and caution ahead of Jackson Hole. Investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks for policy clues, while Hong Kong equities also fell. Unitree’s sharp post-IPO decline raised valuation concerns, though Morgan Stanley expects potential catalysts from September.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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Global Market: Unitree’s 45% share slump raises bubble concerns after blockbuster Shanghai debut

Unitree shares have plunged 45% since their blockbuster Shanghai debut, raising concerns over speculative excess and retail investor risks. The humanoid robot maker’s stock surged 460% above its IPO price on listing day, briefly valuing it at $66 billion. The sharp reversal has intensified questions over IPO pricing and technology…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears

The post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-searching over China's listing mechanism, which some analysts say distorts prices.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots may be years from their ‘ChatGPT moment,’ even after investors sent his stock soaring 460%

CEO Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots still struggle to match humans and adapt to unfamiliar tasks.

Fortune · Aug 21

Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years away

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. However, CEO Wang Xingxing cautioned that a major software breakthrough for humanoid robots could still be years away, despite growing optimism around embodied AI and the global robotics market.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Tech Brief (Aug. 21): Memory-Chip Maker YMTC Moves Closer to Shanghai IPO

Unitree shares decline as founder flags limits of humanoid robots, MiniMax launches new AI-native creation platform

Caixin Global · Aug 21

Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle

China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Unitree Founder Says Humanoid Robots May Take a Decade To Jump To The Mainstream

Wang Xingxing said truly versatile humanoid robots could still be five to 10 years away if development moves slowly, offering a reality check after the company's blockbuster Shanghai market debut.

International Business Times · Aug 20

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Barchart · Aug 20

Unitree Robotics Founder Says the Technology's 'ChatGPT Moment' is Coming. Save This Robotics Stock Watchlist Now.

The Shanghai trading debut of Unitree caused a major stir this week. Here’s how US investors can get involved in robotics.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

The most terrifying and futuristic humanoid machines on display at China’s World Robot Conference

Chinese robot firms are wooing potential ⁠customers and investors at the World Robot Conference

Benzinga · Aug 20

Humanoid Robots Still a Decade Away From Their ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Unitree Founder Says After Blockbuster IPO Debut

Unitree Robotics‘ founder, Wang Xingxing, has predicted that humanoid robots may need up to a decade to reach their “ChatGPT moment”, following the company’s successful market debut.

The Times of India · Aug 20

China puts AI 'robocops' on traffic duty; one 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt

China is putting robots to work in real-world policing, with a traffic-control machine in Hangzhou now issuing warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Meanwhile, another Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a humanoid machine whose claimed top speed exceeds Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record pace.

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Euronews · Aug 19

Unitree's viral dancing, rollerblading robots make a 600% stock market debut

Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force

Fortune · Aug 19

Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitors

The Hangzhou-based startup, founded in 2016, has quickly become something akin to a national champion in China's robotics sector.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Emotional care robots with hefty price tag steal the show at China conference after US ban

China is showcasing its expanding robots industry at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut

Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on stock market debut

Unitree Robotics drew wide attention earlier this year when its G1 models performed backflips and martial arts at China's Spring Festival Gala

Benzinga · Aug 19

Tesla Optimus Rival Unitree Robotics Explodes 629% in Shanghai Debut, Briefly Hits $66 Billion Valuation

Shares of Unitree Robotics experienced a massive surge in their Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday, marking an impressive 629% increase from their IPO price.

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