Unitree’s Rise Increases Likelihood of US Chinese Robot Ban
Chinese robotics leader Unitree is heading into what looks like a blockbuster summer, but it comes with growing risks that could stall its momentum.
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Is the World Ready for Unitree’s Robot Uprising?
Unitree Robotics is plotting an aggressive expansion following its viral showing during China’s 2026 spring festival gala.
2026: The Year the AI and Robotics Debate Gets Nasty
The vibe shift surrounding AI and robotics heading into 2026 is palpable. There’s one near certainty for the coming year: Things will get really nasty.
Unitree G1 Gives Engineer Harsh Lesson in Viral Teleoperation Video
A viral video from a Chinese lab shows an engineer learning the hard way to give robots space during testing.
REK Brings MMA-Trained Humanoid Robots on US Tour
REK (Robot Entertainment Kombat) is taking its humanoid robot fighting league on the road with the launch of REK America.
China’s Boxing Humanoids Invade the US as Security Concerns Mount
A record crowd just turned out to watch Chinese humanoid robots battle in San Francisco as concerns rise about the safety and security of the machines.
Figure, Clone Make Bold Claims as They Race Toward Synthetic Humans
As the race to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots at scale heats up, the perceived leaders in the market are getting increasingly bold in their claims.