# Humanoid robot maker Unitree shares surge 600% on Chinese market debut

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-19 07:49 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/19/unitree-shares-surge-humanoid-robot-firm-chinese-stock-market-debut

> Unitree, officially Yushu Technology, saw its shares soar more than 600% from an IPO price of 150.8 yuan before gains narrowed to nearly 500%. The company’s robots became globally known through viral videos, while strong retail demand reflected investor enthusiasm for robotics as a key front in the AI race.

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