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Following its viral performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, Unitree’s G1 humanoid is now available for direct purchase on Amazon, albeit with a significant price markup and strict development limitations.
The Spring Festival Gala Effect: Humanoid Orders Surge as Unitree Eyes 20,000-Unit Year
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