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Unitree Robotics is a robotics technology company based in Hangzhou, China. The company conducts research, development, manufacturing, and sales of high-performance general-purpose robots for consumer and industrial applications, with a focus on quadruped and humanoid robots. Unitree Robotics develops core robotic components such as motors, control systems, and sensing technologies in-house through a vertical integration model, and focuses on projects aimed at integrating robot technology into everyday life.
Unitree Robotics was founded in 2016 in Hangzhou, China by Wang Xingxing. The company’s foundation lies in a quadruped robot project named XDog, developed by Wang during his graduate studies, which utilized low-cost outer-rotor brushless motors with full degrees of freedom. Under this project, simulation validation for quadruped control, selection of permanent magnet synchronous motors, design of motor driver boards, development of driver software, implementation of master-slave control architecture, single-leg design and testing were all carried out. These efforts contributed significantly to advancing the development of quadruped robot technology at lower costs.
In 2017, the company introduced the redesigned quadruped robot model Laikago. Laikago offered improved size-to-performance ratio, power output, and stability compared to the original prototype, thanks to its independently developed motors, motor drivers, main control system, and mechanical structure. Subsequently, the Aliengo was launched as a functional quadruped robot, featuring an integrated body structure and an upgraded power system that provided competitive features among similar products.
In January 2020, at CES 2020, the A1 quadruped robot was introduced, notable for its compact size and a maximum running speed of 3.3 m/s, designed for educational purposes. On February 11, 2021, A1 robots performed on China Central Television’s (CCTV) Spring Festival Gala.
The Go1 model, unveiled in June 2021, attracted attention for its ultra-low price and maximum running speed of 4.7 m/s. The Go1 is equipped with the ISS (Intelligent Side-follow System) and SSS (Super Sensing System), enabling autonomous obstacle negotiation and human tracking capabilities that support natural human-robot interaction.
In 2022, Unitree robots performed demonstrations at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony and CCTV’s Lantern Festival Gala. In the same year, the Unitree Fitness PUMP device was introduced. This device, developed using robotic joint force control technology, enables users to conduct efficient workouts in a short time.
In 2023, the consumer-grade quadruped robot Go2 was launched. The Go2 is equipped with a 4D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor and supported by AI-based foundational models. In August of the same year, the full-sized multi-purpose humanoid robot H1 was unveiled. The H1 can run at approximately 6 m/s and ranks among the top performers in power output compared to robots with similar specifications.
In November 2023, the industrial quadruped robot model B2 was introduced. The B2 features a continuous load capacity of 40 kg, 5 hours of uninterrupted walking time, and a maximum speed of 6 m/s.
In May 2025, the Unitree G1 humanoid robot was unveiled. The G1 stands approximately 127 cm tall and weighs 35 kg. With 23 degrees of freedom, the robot is equipped with a 3D LiDAR (Three-dimensional Light Detection and Ranging), a RealSense depth camera, and noise-canceling microphones. The G1 robot was trained in a virtual environment using the Nvidia Isaac Simulator (Isaac Sim) and its capabilities were transferred to the physical robot via the Sim2Real (Simulation-to-Reality) method.
Unitree Robotics has expanded its capacity by establishing a new 10,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Hangzhou. This facility supports the company’s 3- to 5-year growth plan and is located near its headquarters to enhance logistical and operational efficiency.
The company develops core robotic components such as motors, gearboxes, control units, and LiDAR systems in-house. This vertical integration model reduces production costs and improves quality control.
Unitree Robotics has showcased its robots at events such as the 2021 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, the 2023 Super Bowl pre-show, the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, and the 2023 Asian Para Games. At the Asian Games, robotic dogs were used for discus and javelin carrying tasks, while the B1 model provided guidance to athletes with disabilities at the Asian Para Games.
Unitree Robotics’s vision is “Technology Drives World Progress.” Its mission is “To Plant the Science and Technology Tree of the World.” The company’s culture is grounded in the principles of “Ultimate Insight,” “Self-achievement,” and “Cooperation and Mutual Benefits.” Its action strategy emphasizes breaking down goals into subtasks, effective implementation, outcome monitoring, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
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The company places great emphasis on independently developing robotic components. To date, over 200 domestic and international patent applications have been filed, with more than 180 approved. Additionally, through open-source projects, training processes are conducted in simulation environments and then transferred to physical robots using the Sim2Real method.
Unitree Robotics is among the first companies to commercially offer consumer and industrial-grade quadruped and humanoid robots to the public. Aligned with China’s national industrial strategies, the company aims to enhance its global competitiveness by expanding production capacity. Its manufacturing approach, based on vertical integration and cost advantages, has established significant market competitiveness.
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