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MYSTERIOUS: Unitree robotics - What They Never Told You

Chinese humanoids are one step closer to IPOs

China’s robotics sector is gearing up for a wave of IPOs as the country positions itself at the forefront of the next phase of AI. Unitree Robotics has secured approval for a Shanghai listing, while dozens of robotics firms are preparing to go public. Analysts expect IPO proceeds to accelerate…

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Nvidia Taps Chinese Company Unitree for First Humanoid Robot System Sold to Researchers

Nvidia is pushing deeper into humanoid robotics with a new research platform built around machines from China's Unitree Robotics.

International Business Times

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Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch as they come face-to-face in Holland Park

The footage shows the black and white dog clearly confused by its robotic counterpart

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Tech Brief (March 23): ByteDance Sells Game Studio to Saudi Wealth Fund

Tencent merges AI Lab into Hunyuan team, XPeng posts first-ever quarterly profit

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Galgotias University Clarifies “Robodog” Row, Says Professor Not Suspended

Galgotias University has issued a formal clarification regarding the controversy surrounding its participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, confirming that Professor Neha Singh has not been suspended and will continue with the institution while an internal investigation is underway.

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Bigger than the Super Bowl — futuristic humanoid robots dominate China’s most-watched TV show and leap ahead of the Tesla Optimus

Humanoid robots were the star of the show at China's Spring Festival Gala performance –and interest has never been higher, according to retailers.

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Galgotias University Faces Backlash Over ‘Robodog’ Claim at AI Impact Summit 2026

Galgotias University has found itself at the centre of a controversy after a robotic dog showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was allegedly presented as an in-house innovation. The incident triggered widespread criticism on social media, eventually leading to reports that the university was asked to vacate its…

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Was This Innovation Real? The Robot Dog Video That Changed Everything

A viral video from the India AI Impact Summit triggered widespread debate online. Representatives from Galgotias University were seen presenting a robotic dog named “Orion” as a Centre of Excellence innovation. Soon after, viewers identified the machine as the Unitree Go2 developed by Unitree Robotics. The comparison raised questions about…

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China’s Lunar New Year TV Show Becomes a Spectacle as Humanoid Robots Perform Kung Fu and Backflips

China’s biggest TV gala turned into a humanoid robot showcase with kung fu and backflips as Beijing pushes IPO hype and AI manufacturing dominance.

The Fashion Central

Humanoid robots show off creepily impressive kung-fu moves during Lunar New Year festival in China

Improvements to the AI that powers Unitree's H2 and G1 humanoid robots, alongside mechanical upgrades, have resulted in a dazzling kung-fu demonstration.

LiveScience

Robots in 2025: from sports arenas to homes and hospitals

Here are some of the most eye-catching robots showcased in 2025.

Euronews

'Impressive': Elon Musk Reacts to Chinese Humanoid Robots Dancing Live and Backflipping on Stage

Elon Musk reacts as Chinese humanoid robots stun audiences with a flawless live dance and backflip performance in Chengdu.

International Business Times UK

Tech Brief (Dec. 16): Unitree Robotics Launches App Store for Humanoids

GAC-backed Govy targets 2026 for flying car mass production, Foxconn to invest $507 million in new HQ

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Business Brief (Oct. 21): China’s GDP Growth Slows

Used home prices fall in 70 cities, Unitree Robotics unveils humanoid robot

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots are on sale for £4,400. Here’s what it can do

While the hardware behind China’s Unitree Robotics R1 is impressive, the software is still finding its feet

PC Gamer

China has held the world's first robot martial arts tournament and I can't think of a single thing that could possibly go wrong

These bots are made for fighting.

The Conversation

Four Chinese firms looking to shake up the tech world in the wake of DeepSeek

The success of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shocked financial markets and major US tech firms in January 2025. But it shouldn’t have come as such a surprise.

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