Meet the $5K Humanoid: Unitree’s R1 Redefines Affordable Robotics
The robotics game just got a lot more interesting. Unitree Robotics, known for pushing the boundaries of agile, accessible machines, has officially launched the R1, a lightweight, highly capable humanoid robot priced at an eye-popping $5,500. At that number, it's not just for labs or megacorps anymore. This thing is creeping into consumer territory.
Unitree's G1 Robot: From Factory Floors to Car Washes, China's Leap in Humanoid Robotics
China’s Unitree Robotics has dropped a bombshell into the humanoid robotics scene with the G1. At 1.3 m tall and roughly 35 kg, it’s a compact, lightweight platform packing high-end performance—ideal for deployment in environments like factory floors and even car washes.
Unitree Robotics Marches Toward IPO Amid China’s Growing Humanoid Robotics Race
In a major move signaling the rapid maturation of China’s robotics industry, Unitree Robotics, a prominent player in the field of quadrupedal and humanoid robots, has officially entered the pre-IPO counseling stage with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The milestone positions Unitree among a select group of Chinese robotics innovators aiming to tap into public markets and scale globally.
Unitree G1 Bionic: A Leap Toward Agile Humanoid Robotics
Unitree Robotics continues its rapid stride in the humanoid robot race with the release of the upgraded Unitree G1 Bionic—a machine that redefines agility and smoothness in bipedal locomotion.
Known for pushing the pace of innovation with near-monthly hardware and firmware updates, Unitree’s latest G1 Bionic upgrade showcases the smoothest walking and humanoid-style running ever seen in a compact robotic form. This evolution isn't just cosmetic—it's a demonstration of engineering precision, software tuning, and biomechanical mimicry that brings the G1 closer than ever to human-like motion.
Home Robots Are the Next Tech Revolution, These 5 Companies Are Racing to Own It
Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they're the next major consumer tech wave, poised to redefine how we live, work, and interact at home. This article spotlights five companies—Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree Robotics—that are leading the charge to bring in-home robots to market. With valuations in the billions and bold visions for automation, these companies are racing to build the “iPhone of robotics,” aiming to dominate a market set to explode in the next five years. From logistics to companionship, the age of humanoids is here—and the battle for household dominance has already begun.
Amazon to Test Humanoid Robots for Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon is taking a bold step toward the future of delivery logistics by testing bipedal humanoid robots to deliver packages. The tech giant has reportedly constructed a sophisticated indoor obstacle course to evaluate robots from several manufacturers, most notably, Chinese robotics company Unitree, known for its agile and affordable humanoid prototypes.
Unitree Teases New Home Robot, Hints at Sub-$10,000 Price
Unitree Robotics, a company increasingly prominent in the development of both quadruped and bipedal robots, has released a tantalizing teaser for an upcoming humanoid model. In a social media post on May 30, 2025, the Hangzhou-based firm hinted at a new robot with 26 degrees of freedom (DOF) and, most notably, a potential price point suggested by the figure "$?000."
Unitree’s Dex5 Dexterous Hand: The Future Just Arrived Faster Than Expected
In what feels like a sci-fi leap forward, Unitree has unveiled the Dex5, a five-fingered robotic hand so nimble and lifelike it’s triggering double-takes across the robotics world. Think delicate object manipulation, tool use, dynamic grip adaptation—all packed into a lightweight, shock-resistant mechanical hand that wouldn’t look out of place on a Terminator.