Chinese company Unitree Robotics aims to sell up to 20,000 humanoid robots by 2026, a significant increase from approximately 5,500 the previous year. This was announced by CEO Wang Xingxin, as reported by SCMP.
Unitree Robotics captured global attention after its performance at a gala celebrating the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year).
The company's robots showcased acrobatic stunts, jumped on trampolines, demonstrated complex martial arts moves, and performed somersaults.
The company stated that the kung fu segment was fully autonomous, with the entire program featuring several records, including a somersault from a trampoline at a height of up to 3 meters and running at a speed of 4 m/s (approximately 14 km/h).
After the performance, Xingxin noted that global robot shipments this year could reach "tens of thousands," with Unitree expected to sell around 10,000 to 20,000 units.
Unitree Robotics first gained widespread attention at last year's show, where the humanoids demonstrated basic movements.
"These innovations are highly practical and will enable the mass use of groups of robots in the future," said Xingxin.
He added that during the performance, one robot fell, but this was planned.
Other droids also participated in the show, including the human-sized H2 humanoid and B2-W robotic dogs. Models from three Chinese companies—Magiclab, Galbot, and Noetix—were also on stage.
Technology analyst Patrick Zhang noted that the gala was an ideal demonstration venue, with flat surfaces and predictable air flows.
"In the real world, robots face more challenges; on stage, they have advantages," he stated.
It is worth mentioning that in November 2025, China's National Development and Reform Commission warned that a bubble might be forming in the country's humanoid robot market.