Unitree Robotics Company Profile: History, Products, Stock Listing and Controversies
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Unitree Robotics is a Chinese maker of four-legged and humanoid robots known for very low prices, including a humanoid at about USD 16,000. Wang Xingxing founded it in Hangzhou in 2016, and it listed in Shanghai in August 2026, when its shares rose nearly 500% on the first day. This profile sets out its history, products, listing and the controversies around it.
Unitree at a Glance
Fact | Detail |
Company | Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd. |
Founded | August 26, 2016, by Wang Xingxing |
Headquarters | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China |
Employees | About 500 in 2025 |
Products | Quadruped and humanoid robots |
Stock listing | Shanghai Stock Exchange: 688836, since August 2026 |
First-day performance | Up nearly 500% |
Company History
Wang Xingxing built a robot dog called XDog for his master's thesis and registered the company in 2016. The Go1, released in 2021, was widely compared with Boston Dynamics' Spot at a fraction of the price. Unitree began making humanoids in 2024 and released the G1 that August.
Key milestones
2016: Founded.
2021: Go1 quadruped released.
2024: First humanoid production; G1 released.
January 2025: Products shown at CES in Las Vegas.
July 2025: WIPO Global Award; listing preparation begins with CITIC Securities.
March 2026: Files for a Shanghai listing.
August 2026: Shares begin trading.
Products
Product | Type |
Go2 | Consumer-grade quadruped |
B2 | Industrial-grade quadruped |
H1 | Full-size humanoid |
G1 | Humanoid released in August 2024, at about USD 16,000 |
R1, A2 and H2 | Further models in the range |
Stock Information
Item | Detail |
Listing | Shanghai Stock Exchange: 688836 |
First trading | August 2026 |
First-day move | Up nearly 500% |
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Note: this section is general information, not investment advice.
Controversies and Risks
Military use
Go1 robots were reportedly used by the Russian military; Unitree denied involvement in 2022.
A US Marine Corps test in 2023 mounted a rocket launcher on a Go1.
Go2 robots appeared in Chinese military drills in 2024. Unitree says it does not sell to the People's Liberation Army.
US government action
In May 2025 a US House committee asked federal agencies to investigate alleged military ties.
In June 2026 the US Department of Defense listed Unitree as a Chinese military-linked company.
Security
In April 2025 researchers alleged a backdoor in its robots; Unitree said it was a vulnerability that had been fixed, not an intentional backdoor.
In September 2025 researchers reported that the G1 collects sensor data without notifying the operator, and disclosed a Bluetooth exploit that could spread between robots. Unitree declined to comment.
Buyers outside China, especially in government, defense or sensitive industrial settings, should weigh these points.
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
Prices far below Western competitors.
Fast product development and strong investor demand.
Challenges
US sanctions risk and military-link designation.
Unresolved questions about data security.
Current Catalogue Coverage
Catalogue checked on 15 October 2026: 26 associated product records. The links below are representative entries, rather than a claim that every historical model is currently available.
Unitree Robotics FAQ
Is Unitree publicly traded?
Yes, on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the code 688836, since August 2026.
Who founded Unitree?
Wang Xingxing, in 2016.
How much does the Unitree G1 cost?
About USD 16,000.
Is Unitree on a US government list?
In June 2026 the US Department of Defense listed it as a Chinese military-linked company.
Have security problems been found in Unitree robots?
Researchers reported vulnerabilities in 2025, including undisclosed data collection on the G1.
Sources
Wikipedia: Unitree Robotics
