# China's Unitree Robotics has shipped over 5,000 humanoid robots globally in 2025.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-06 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Unitree Robotics has shipped over 5,000 humanoid robots globally in 2025, far outpacing Tesla.
- Unitree's most affordable humanoid robot costs around $5,900, while Tesla's Optimus exceeds $20,000.
- Chinese robotics firms like UBTECH and Agibot are already deploying hundreds to thousands of units.
- China's robotics ecosystem is rapidly reducing costs, mirroring its strategy in batteries and EVs.

**Companies:** Tesla, Unitree Robotics, UBTECH Robotics, Agibot
**Countries:** China, United States

[Read the full story on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/04/51655802/teslas-robot-got-outsold-33-times-by-chinese-rival-ev-story-all-over-again)

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