Chinas robotics sector is gearing up for a wave of IPOs as the country positions itself at the forefront of the next phase of AI. Unitree Robotics has secured approval for a Shanghai listing, while dozens of robotics firms are preparing to go public. Analysts expect IPO proceeds to accelerate R&D and support Chinas push for leadership in humanoid robotics and physical AI.

Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.

The company is set to become the first mainland-listed company in the sector after securing fast-track approval for its STAR Market offering