China's Unitree Robotics Unveils Humanlike H2 Model, Prepares for Mainland IPO
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Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics has revealed its most humanlike model to date, the H2 humanoid, in a short video shared on its social media channels. The new model comes as the company prepares for an initial public offering (IPO) in mainland China, highlighting the nation’s increasing prominence in humanoid robotics.

The H2 model, standing at 1.8 metres and weighing 70 kilograms, performed dexterous dance moves, including pirouettes and arabesques, in the video. It sported a silver face with defined eyes, lips, and nose.
The robot also showcased advanced joint flexibility with kickboxing moves and later appeared on a fashion catwalk alongside a human model. Its tagline stated: “Destiny Awakening – born to serve everyone safely and in a friendly manner.”

Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou start-up, first gained significant attention in 2016 with its XDog quadruped robot, which became an internet sensation and attracted investors. The company is often seen as a key player in China’s global robotics ambitions.
The organisation plans to file IPO documents in mainland China between Oct. and Dec., aiming for a valuation of approximately 50 billion yuan, equivalent to USD 7 billion. This strategic move underscores its growth and market confidence.
Founder Wang Xingxing outlined a three-stage development roadmap for Unitree’s humanoids in Sept. The initial phase focuses on robots performing programmed actions like martial arts and dances.
Later phases aim for robots that can respond to real-time commands and eventually execute simple requests, such as fetching a glass of water or tidying a table, even in unfamiliar environments. Wang noted that more complex tasks, like device assembly, would require several more years of development.
Earlier this month, two advanced Unitree models, the G1 humanoid robot and the Go2 Robot Dog, briefly appeared for sale on Walmart’s US website. These listings, offered by a third-party vendor called Futurology, caused significant discussion within the global robotics community.
The G1, standing at 1.3 metres and weighing 35 kilograms, was priced at USD 21,600 on Walmart. This represented a 57% premium over its USD 13,500 price in mainland China.
The Go2 Robot Dog, a quadruped model, was listed for USD 2,399 on Walmart, compared with 9,397 yuan on the Chinese retail site Taobao. These were the first instances of Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots featuring on a major US retail platform.
The listings highlighted stark pricing gaps between markets and underscored China’s expanding lead over US robot makers such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics. Unitree Robotics has also been developing cheaper humanoid robots, debuting the R1 model priced from 39,999 yuan.
Unitree Robotics unveiled its advanced H2 humanoid robot model.
The H2 model, 1.8 metres tall and weighing 70 kilograms, demonstrated dance and kickboxing moves.
Unitree Robotics plans a mainland China IPO between Oct. and Dec., targeting a USD 7 billion valuation.
Source: SCMP