Unitree Targets 10,000–20,000 Humanoid Robot Shipments in 2026

A Production Target Four Times Last Year's Shipments

Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing disclosed in an interview with Chinese outlet Cailian that the company aims to ship 10,000 to 20,000 G1 humanoid robots in 2026 — nearly quadrupling the roughly 5,500 units shipped in 2025. The announcement came days after Unitree's robots performed martial arts routines and trampoline flips at China's Spring Festival Gala, drawing global media attention.

China's Rapid Commercial Scale-Up

In 2025, global humanoid shipments totaled approximately 13,000 units, with Chinese firms including Agibot and Unitree accounting for nearly 80% of that volume. Morgan Stanley has doubled its 2026 China humanoid sales forecast to 28,000 units, reflecting the rapid transition from research-grade models to industrial-scale commercial deployment. According to CnTechPost, the Unitree G1's competitive pricing relative to Western alternatives is a key demand driver.

Competitive Landscape

Unitree's targets place it squarely in competition with Tesla Optimus, Figure AI's Figure 02, and Boston Dynamics' Atlas. Chinese manufacturers' ability to scale production at lower unit cost is emerging as a defining advantage in the global humanoid robotics race.