# Unitree deploys 19 humanoid robots in AI-driven WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 performance

Digest AI · Robotics & Physical AI · published 2026-09-25T16:00:04Z

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## Summary

Unitree showcased its largest-scale humanoid robot performance at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opening ceremony on September 22. Nineteen of its humanoid robots performed alongside 120 dancers before an audience of over 10,000 people. The event featured a fully AI-driven autonomous robot cluster, live-streamed globally in real time.

The robots performed synchronized movements, demonstrating their capabilities in real-world applications. Unitree’s humanoid robots, priced from $6,500, have been a focal point in recent robotics advancements, including their participation in large-scale public displays. The event highlighted the integration of AI in robotics, aligning with broader industry trends toward autonomous and collaborative systems.

## Key points

- Unitree deployed 19 humanoid robots in an AI-driven performance at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
- Performance included synchronized movements and was live-streamed globally to over 10,000 viewers
- Unitree’s humanoid robots cost from $6,500 and are designed for general-purpose applications

## Why it matters

This performance underscores the growing capability of humanoid robots in public and commercial settings, signaling progress toward wider adoption in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and entertainment.

## Sources

1. [Video Friday: Life’s Better With a Little Robot Goose](https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-goose-household-robots) (IEEE Spectrum Robotics, 2026-09-25)

Part of the developing story: [Robotics Funding and Market Turmoil Saga](https://digestai.news/thread/unitree-robotics-shares-drop-53-from-ipo-high-valuation-falls-66b-to-30b) (5 stories)

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