Chinese robotics company Unitree has launched a new subsidiary, Shenzhen Tianyi Technology, to focus on intelligent and service robots, according to business registry platform Tianyancha.

The Hangzhou-based company has been expanding, with similar subsidiaries set up in Beijing and Shanghai in late 2024.

Shenzhen’s robotics industry is growing rapidly, with plans to develop a 100 billion yuan (US$13.8 billion) humanoid robotics sector by 2027.

The city aims to establish an industry cluster of 1,200 robotics firms, including over 10 companies valued at more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.38 billion).

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