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The Rise of Humanoid Robots: China Enters Mass Production, article Textiffy Art Klaus Zirngibl

2025 marks a major turning point for robotics in China. Several leading companies are now launching mass production of advanced humanoid robots, signaling a new era in automation, AI integration, and everyday tech.


Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, is rolling out two humanoid models into mass production:


  • Unitree G1

    • Production Start: Q4 2025

    • Size & Weight: 1.32 m tall, ~35 kg

    • Degrees of Freedom: From 23 (Standard) to 43 (Edu Ultimate)

    • Price: Starting at €24,500, up to €74,900 for educational and research versions

    • Applications: Research, simple assembly, household tasks

    • Notable Features: RealSense depth camera, 3D LiDAR, AI-powered motion learning


  • Unitree R1

    • Target Audience: Consumers, developers

    • Focus: Agile mobility, demo applications

    • Price: Around $5,566 USD (~€5,100)

🧠 UBTech Robotics: Walker S Series for Industry


Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics is aiming to deliver up to 1,000 units of its Walker S series by the end of 2025:


  • Models: Walker S, Walker S1, Walker S2

  • Size: Approx. 1.70 m

  • Degrees of Freedom: Up to 41

  • Sensors: 360° perception, visual & acoustic detection

  • AI Capabilities: Planning, object manipulation, autonomous navigation

  • Pricing:

    • Walker S1: Estimated at €40,000

    • Tiangong Walker (Research Edition): Around ¥299,000 (~€38,000)


UBTech’s robots are already finding applications in major firms like BYD, Nio, Foxconn, and SF Express.

🏙️ Agibot: Shanghai’s Robotic Powerhouse

On Tuesday, Agibot, a rising robotics manufacturer based in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Free Trade Zone, officially launched mass production of its five humanoid models:


  • Product Lineup:

    • Raise A2

    • Raise A2-W

    • Raise A2-Max

    • Lingxi X1

    • Lingxi X1-W

  • Tech Highlights:

    • PowerFlow joint modules

    • RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, SLAM mapping

    • Hybrid control system combining model-based and learning-based AI

    • AimRT communication architecture

  • Launch Plans:

    • Initial delivery of up to 300 units by October 2025

    • Pricing: Not yet disclosed publicly


📈 The Big Picture: China Sets the Pace for Humanoid Robotics

From cost-effective consumer bots to industrial-grade androids, China is fast becoming the global leader in humanoid robotics. With scalability, AI integration, and advanced engineering, these robots are primed to redefine how we work, learn, and live.


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