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Unitree Robotics clarified its 2025 sales figures, stating it shipped over 5,500 humanoid robots, with total production exceeding 6,500 units. The company emphasized that these figures only pertain to humanoid robots and do not include other types. This statement was made in response to misinformation regarding their shipment volume.
Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza discusses the future of ETFs, emphasizing a shift towards more active management and options-based income strategies. He notes that ETFs are evolving into modular components of portfolios rather than just passive investments. Roundhill has launched around 30 new ETFs in 2025, including thematic options like the Humanoid Robotics ETF and the Robotaxi ETF, reflecting optimism about innovation in transportation.
A significant week for humanoid robots has seen a first-ever connection to a low-Earth orbit satellite and plans for a robot launch into space, with China leading the charge. Engine AI partnered with Beijing Interstellar Human Spaceflight Technology to send the PM01 humanoid robot into space, potentially making it the first humanoid astronaut. Meanwhile, the 'Embodied Tien Kung' robot from X-Humanoid established a stable link with a GalaxySpace satellite, achieving synchronous data transmission, marking a world-first for humanoid robots.
The IDC report shows that global humanoid robot shipments will reach 18,000 units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 508%. Chinese manufacturer Zhiyuan ranks first in the world with a shipment of 5,200 units and ranks first in the full-size segment with 1,300 units. Zhiyuan ranks first in five major scenarios: entertainment performances, scientific research education, data collection, guided shopping, and industrial intelligence manufacturing
Ubtech Robotics Corp. has partnered with Liuzhou Industrial Holding Fund and Liuzhou Industrial Guidance Fund to create the Robotics Industry M&A Fund, focusing on investments in the robotics sector. This limited partnership aims to utilize professional fund managers and government venture capital to invest in high-growth projects across the robotics industry chain. The initiative is designed to align Ubtech with industry trends and expand its business opportunities, constituting a discloseable transaction under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules.
