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Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

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Unitree Robotics, which is believed to be the world’s largest humanoid robot maker, has taken a significant step toward going public, filing for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s STAR Market that could raise up to 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million).

The Hangzhou-based company’s IPO application was formally accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on March 20, according to Xinhua Finance. Xinhua is the official state press agency of the People’s Republic of China.

The filing comes as Unitree reported explosive growth in 2025, with revenue surging 335 percent to 1.71 billion yuan ($250 million) and adjusted net profit reaching 600 million yuan ($90 million) – its first profitable year [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

Walmart reportedly selling Unitree humanoid robots on its website: Retail reality or PR stunt?

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A photograph (main image) has been circulating online this week showing a Walmart product listing for the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, priced at $21,600.

TechNode first reported the story in English, after having apparently discovered it on IThome. Technode noted that Walmart’s website briefly carried a page offering the robot for sale with free shipping and a six-unit limit per customer.

But we checked that Walmart page and the listing can no longer be found. Walmart’s website now returns the message “We couldn’t find this page” when the supposed link is accessed.

However, if you look at the URL for the page, it does mention the “Unitree G1 Basic” (the official company image which we have displayed for you below). This lends credibility to the story – what else could have been on that Walmart page and be described as a “Unitree G1 Basic”? [Read more…] about Walmart reportedly selling Unitree humanoid robots on its website: Retail reality or PR stunt?