Robot orders jump 150% after gala

Robot orders jumped 150% in the first two hours of China’s televised Lunar New Year gala, with JD.com searches rising more than 300%. Unitree, which showcased humanoid robots performing complex routines, is targeting 10,000–20,000 shipments in 2026. Galbot’s RMB 700,000 model reportedly secured hundreds of orders within 24 hours.