According to AIbase, the humanoid robot design patent of leading domestic robotics company Unitree Robotics was officially authorized by the State Intellectual Property Office on January 20, 2026.
Information from Tianyancha and Qichacha shows that the key design of this "humanoid robot" patent lies in its overall shape. The product is positioned for application across all scenarios, covering diverse fields such as strenuous labor in industrial production, precise response in business consultation, warm service in family assistance, and highly challenging space exploration. The patent document states that the approved design emphasizes the simplification and modularity of the structure, aiming to provide space for future complex function expansion and hardware upgrades.
Unitree Robotics was established in 2016 and is led by its legal representative, Wang Xingxing. In the capital market, Unitree Robotics has been highly favored, with well-known institutions such as Hanhai Information Technology (a subsidiary of Meituan), Sequoia Capital China, and Shunwei Capital among its shareholders. As of now, the company's registered capital has increased to approximately 360 million RMB.
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