PRODUCT_LAUNCH·South China Morning Post·
Unitree Unveils GD01: The World's First Mass-Produced Rideable Mecha Robot
On May 12, 2026, Unitree Robotics announced the GD01, a 500 kg transformable manned mecha that can switch between bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion. CEO Wang Xingxing personally piloted the machine at its debut, and the robot carries a starting price of approximately $574,000 USD. The GD01 represents a dramatic leap beyond conventional humanoid robots and is already listed for sale, signaling Unitree's ambition to commercialize large-scale robotic platforms.
Summary curated by Max Robotics. Original article © South China Morning Post.