China’s Unitree ships more than 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, surpassing US peers

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iris Deng,Coco Feng,Wency ChenJanuary 19, 2026 at 01:15 PM

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In 2023, Chinese company Unitree reportedly shipped over 5,500 full-body, bipedal humanoid robots, surpassing American competitors like Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics, which each shipped approximately 150 units. Unitree's total output exceeded 6,000 units, excluding wheeled models and other robot products. These figures, reported by Chinese media and market research firm Omdia, position Unitree as a leading humanoid robot manufacturer in China. The industry is experiencing increased commercialization and competition. Another Shanghai-based company, AgiBot, anticipates shipping over 5,000 units in 2024.

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United States 40% Shanghai 50% 36Kr 60% Deng Taihua 60% Tesla 70% Agility Robotics 70% Counterpoint Research 70% Figure AI 70% China 80% Omdia ×280% AgiBot ×280% Unitree ×490%

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