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Robot Firm Unitree Surges on Stock Market

Updated 2026-08-19 08:55 UTC 1 source Positive

Unitree, a leading humanoid robot manufacturer, saw its shares surge by over 600% on China’s stock market. The company's robots have gained global fame through viral videos of them performing martial arts and dancing.

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The Guardian
Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop starsUnitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares surging by more than 600%.The Chinese company’s
2026-08-19 07:49 UTC
The Guardian
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