Unitree becomes most affordable humanoid robot on mass market
About This Episode
Unitree has become the most affordable humanoid robot on the mass market, challenging sector leaders with its availability for near-global purchase via Alibaba, which could accelerate humanoid robot adoption beyond industrial settings. Unitree is currently the second-biggest humanoid robot manufacturer globally by shipments, with 4,200 units sold last year. Analysts suggest more capable and useful humanoid models should be purchasable within one to two years at comparable or lower price points.
Our Take
The moment a humanoid robot goes on sale via Alibaba for near-global delivery is the moment the robot revolution stops being a boardroom abstraction and becomes a consumer reality — and the book's frameworks on the humanoid shipment race and the inevitable price collapse tell us exactly what comes next.