# Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut > Source: > Published: 2026-08-19 07:49:58+00:00 # Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut By Lauren AlmeidaSource: [The Guardian Technology](https://www.theguardian.com/us/technology)Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars Unitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares surging by more than 600%. The Chinese company’s robots have gained global fame via [viral videos of them performing martial arts](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/19/inside-chinas-robotics-revolution), running at Olympic speeds and serving as backup dancers for pop stars. [Continue reading...](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/19/unitree-shares-surge-humanoid-robot-firm-chinese-stock-market-debut) Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.