Humanoid Robot Costs Up to 20 Million Won... Unitree's IPO Shock Sparks Market Interest in China

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese humanoid robot company, is entering the IPO process, drawing market attention to its potential impact on industrial applications. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board is reviewing Unitree's IPO application, which aims to raise 4.2 billion yuan (about 940 billion won) through the issuance of 40.44 million shares. The funds will target AI-driven robotics innovation, with Unitree's 2025 revenue projected to surge 332.64% year-on-year, driven by growth in humanoid robot sales (51.78% of revenue) and reduced reliance on legged robots.