# Unitree Robotics, one of China’s largest robot makers, will debut the R1 on the international market next week.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- Unitree Robotics will debut its R1 humanoid robot internationally via AliExpress next week.
- The R1 will be available in North America, Europe, Japan, and Singapore initially.
- The R1 is Unitree’s cheapest humanoid robot, priced at 29,900 yuan in China.
- Unitree will join AliExpress’s Brand+ channel, offering free shipping and returns for the R1.

**Companies:** Alibaba Group Holding, Unitree Robotics
**Countries:** China, United States, Japan, Singapore, Germany

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