On January 22, 2026, Unitree Robotics confirmed that its 2025 humanoid robot shipments exceeded 5,500 units, with mass production surpassing 6,500 units. These figures cover only full humanoid robots, excluding wheeled or dual-arm variants, highlighting the company’s strong focus on advanced, bipedal AI Employees. This milestone positions Unitree to potentially overtake competitors like AgiBot and UBTECH in the global humanoid robot market.
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MagicLab, another Chinese robotics startup, announced its partnership with China Media Group for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. The company plans to showcase its humanoid and wheeled robots, including the bipedal MagicBot Z1 with 50 bionic joints and 360° perception capabilities. This exposure could significantly enhance the company’s market visibility as it advances toward an accelerated IPO.
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Shenzhen-based ENGINEAI restructured into a joint-stock company to optimize shareholder and capital structures, enabling future global expansion and R&D investments. Meanwhile, Beijing introduced the first professional title review system for robotics, creating a clear career ladder for AI and robotics professionals across R&D, design, and deployment roles.
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UBTECH signed a landmark deal with Airbus, deploying its Walker S2 industrial humanoid robot in high-precision aerospace manufacturing. The move marks the first integration of humanoid robots in a top-tier aerospace production system, signaling the growing adoption of non-human workers in complex industrial settings.
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