Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has been granted two design patents for humanoid robots, according to the latest public disclosures from China’s National Intellectual Property Administration. The patents, approved on Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, cover humanoid robot designs that emphasize simplified structures and modular architecture, a move intended to allow for future functional expansion and hardware upgrades.
The company positions the humanoid robots for a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty industrial work, commercial services requiring precise interaction, household assistance, and high-risk environments such as space exploration.
Separately, information from Unitree’s distributors and suppliers shows the company shipped more than 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, while mass production exceeded 6,000 units during the year. The figures refer only to fully humanoid robots. [IThome, in Chinese]