Chinese robotics giant shocks with new plan.

Unitree Robotics is on the verge of bringing humanoid robots into everyday life. Photo: Unitree .

The new platform, called the Unitree Robot Development Platform, is designed as an ecosystem for developers and users, providing datasets, remote control tools, and a shared content library for humanoid robots. The company calls it “ the world’s first app store for humanoid robots,” aiming to popularize embodied intelligence in everyday situations.

In a series of videos posted on social media platforms, Unitree calls on the community to contribute to its development and sharing. Many recent demonstrations show that users can remotely control the robot via their phone's camera, and access various pre-designed applications or action sequences.

Key features introduced include martial arts demonstrations, The Twist dance, and ballet sequences. Additionally, the platform allows users and developers to upload, share, and download training datasets.

Unitree is one of the prime examples of China's humanoid robotics development capabilities. The Hangzhou-based company is often referred to as a member of the "Six Little Dragons," a term used to describe technology companies that are helping to reshape the innovation ecosystem.

Last November, Wang Xingxing, founder and CTO of Unitree, was appointed to the National Robotics Commission by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Wang and Peng Zhihui, co-founder of AgiBot, are often referred to by Chinese media as the "twin stars" of the country's robotics industry.

China is leading the world in the field of humanoid robots. Photo: Bloomberg .

Speaking at a Qualcomm event in September, Wang said that martial arts and ballet performances are just one part of a multi-step roadmap to integrate humanoid robots into everyday life. According to him, the next phase will involve real-time actions based on any instructions the robot receives.

In its final stage of development, Unitree aims to create humanoid robots that can understand and execute voice commands, performing simple tasks such as fetching water or clearing tables. Wang believes this could become a reality as early as 2026.

Alongside its technological development, Unitree is also preparing for its initial public offering (IPO). The company has completed the preparatory process with the goal of achieving a valuation of up to $7 billion when it lists on the Star Market, Shanghai's high-tech stock exchange.

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