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Developing story · 2 episodes · 25 Sept to 1 Oct

Robotics Funding and Market Turmoil Saga

The saga follows the rise and challenges of AI robotics firms, from Agility Robotics' revenue report to Unitree's market struggles. After the latest episode, Unitree's founder's micromanagement has spurred a low‑cost humanoid robot success, yet the company's valuation remains volatile.

  1. Unitree Robotics stock plummets 40% in September, wiping $20B

    Unitree Robotics, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, saw its shares drop nearly 40% in September 2026 from their first-day closing price on August 19. This decline erased roughly $20 billion in market…

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

    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…

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