Mentioned:
BABA -3.89%
Unitree Robotics wants to be on the leading edge of humanoid robots. Which is exactly why they’ve just done a new deal with AliBaba.
What’s happening:
- China based robotics company Unitree Robotics has officially began selling their R1 humanoid robot globally
Why it matters:
- This is the first time ever that Unitree Robotics has made their R1 humanoid robot available for sale in North America and Europe
Going deeper:
- Unitree Robotics has partnered with AliBaba's (NASDAQ: BABA) AliExpress to sell their R1 humanoid robot into countries throughout North America, Europe, Singapore, Japan and even the United Arab Emirates
- Unitree Robotics’ R1 humanoid robot is capable of walking, balancing, understanding specific voice commands and interacting directly with human beings
The intrigue:
- Unitree Robotics previously made major waves when they officially began submitting regulatory filings for an IPO to list on a major stock exchange in China


