Unitree Robotics
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics, Artificial intelligence |
| Founded | May 2016 |
| Founder | Wang Xingxing |
| Headquarters | Hangzhou , China |
| Products | Quadrupedal robots (e.g., Unitree Go1, Go2, Go2-W), humanoid robots (H1, G1) |
Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd. (), known commercially as Unitree Robotics, is a robotics enterprise headquartered in Hangzhou, China, that specializes in producing quadrupedal robots aimed at individual users. Established by Wang Xingxing in May 2016, the company dedicates itself to the development of robotics and artificial intelligence innovations.
History
During his postgraduate tenure at Shanghai University in 2013, Wang Xingxing initiated work on quadruped robotic systems. His first prototype, named XDog and developed in 2016 as part of his master's thesis, attracted considerable attention from both consumers and investors. Following a period of employment at DJI, Wang departed to found Unitree Robotics.
In 2021, Unitree introduced the Unitree Go1, a quadruped robot comparable to Boston Dynamics' Spot. This model features twelve motors capable of generating substantial torque and reaching speeds near 280 rpm, enabling it to traverse various surfaces such as sand, rocky terrain, and soil.
By April 2024, the company presented the humanoid robot H1, and subsequently in August 2024 launched the Unitree G1 designed for mass production with a retail price of US$16,000.
At the January 2025 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, Unitree displayed its consumer-oriented quadrupeds Go2 and Go2-W, the industrial wheeled-legged robot B2-W, along with humanoid models H1 and G1—highlighting its ambition for global market expansion.
In April 2025, cybersecurity experts disclosed purported backdoor vulnerabilities within Unitree’s products that could allow unauthorized remote access; the firm refuted claims of deliberate backdoors and promptly addressed these security issues.
Also in April 2025, Unitree considered launching an initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock market. The following month, U.S. authorities commenced investigations into alleged connections between Unitree and the People's Liberation Army as well as its military-civil fusion initiatives.
Products
Unitree has attracted venture capital investments from firms such as HongShan, Matrix Partners, and Shunwei Capital.
Military applications
In August 2022, Unitree publicly rejected allegations that its Go1 robot was deployed by the Russian Armed Forces.
In September 2023, during exercises at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California, the United States Marine Corps integrated an M72 LAW anti-tank rocket launcher onto a Go1 robotic dog.
By May 2024, The Guardian reported that China utilized Unitree’s Go2 robot equipped with an automatic rifle in joint military drills with Cambodia. Unitree maintained that it does not supply products to the People's Liberation Army.
In August 2024, Forbes disclosed that Ukrainian forces employed robotic dogs on the frontlines supplied by British security company Brit Alliance. This firm acquired Unitree Go2 Pro units at $3,500 apiece and outfitted them with thermal-infrared cameras along with other military-grade modifications. The Go2 Pro supports payloads up to 9lbs and can perform tasks including logistics support, door manipulation via robotic arms, or kamikaze-style missions.