Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.

Humanoid robots remain far from mass deployment, but Unitree’s CEO says the industry could reach a major AI breakthrough within two to three years.

No comparable inflection point has yet emerged for world models, the physical AI simulation systems designed to help robots understand and navigate real-world environments

The industry is nearing a breakthrough where robots can be placed in unfamiliar environments and complete most tasks through simple voice or text instructions, says Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing.

Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says  Reuters

Unitree – whose dexterous robots have raised national security concerns in Congress – raised 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in its public debut. The Hangzhou-based firm is the first robotics firm from mainland China to go public, with investors including AI firm DeepSeek and tech giant Tencent.

Unitree shares surge as much as 620 percent amid enthusiasm for burgeoning field of human-like robots.

The Hangzhou-based humanoid robot maker closed at 845 yuan on Wednesday, giving it a market value of around $50 billion

Shares of Unitree, one of China’s largest humanoid robot makers, initially soared as much as 629 per cent in its public stock trading debut Wednesday in Shanghai, in the latest highlight of investor optimism over China’s technological advances.

Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed “Superman” which it says is “breaking the limits of humanity.” According to the company, the robot can perform a vertical jump of over 6 feet and can reach a top speed of more than 40 feet per second.

Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in its Shanghai trading debut  Toronto Star

Shares of Unitree, one of China's largest humanoid robot makers, have soared as much as 629% in its public stock trading debut in Shanghai

Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars Unitree, 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 robots have gained global fame via

IPORobot developer leads China's charge in increasingly competitive sectorA Unitree G1 embodied intelligent robot is displayed at an industry event in Shanghai on Aug. 12. (VCG via Getty Images)CISSY ZHOU and LORRETTA CHENAugust 19, 2026 10:40 JSTUpdated on August 19, 2026 15:02 JSTHONG KONG -- Shares of Unitree Roboti

Shares of Unitree, one of China's largest humanoid robot makers, have soared as much as 629% in its public stock trading debut in Shanghai

Unitree Starts Trading Tomorrow In Shanghai After 8000x IPO Demand  Forbes