Unitree's g1 robot surpasses 1-20,000 units sold, becomes global bestseller

At the 2026 World Physical AI Conference and Unitree Partner Ecosystem Event, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing announced that the G1 robot, launched in May 2024, has reached cumulative production of approximately 1-20,000 units, making it the best-selling humanoid robot globally. The event, themed 'Yu Shi Jun Jin, Shu Ye Sheng Gong,' attracted over 3,000 attendees and featured more than 40 exhibition zones. Following the announcement, Unitree's stock surged over 17% on October 19, 2026, reaching over 500 yuan per share, with a closing valuation of 200 billion yuan. Wang Xingxing, who serves as chairman, CEO, and CTO of Unitree, led the company's IPO on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board on August 19, 2026. The G1, launched on May 13, 2024, is priced from 99,000 yuan and features 23-43 motor joints, 3D LiDAR, and a 2-hour battery life. The robot, described as an 'AI embodiment,' includes a base model and an educational version with customizable configurations. It weighs around 35kg and stands at 127cm, equipped with a UnifoLM model for AI-driven learning and control.