China's Unitree launches world's first humanoid robot app store

China’s Unitree Robotics has launched what it calls the world’s first humanoid robot app store, enabling users to control and customize humanoid robots via smartphones. Announced on December 13, 2025, the Unitree Robotics Developer Platform serves as a centralized hub where users can access, share, and download action routines—ranging from martial arts and dance to custom training datasets—directly from their phones. This phone-first interface allows operators to guide robot movements remotely using the phone camera and trigger preloaded demonstrations, making humanoid robots more accessible and customizable much like smartphones and their app ecosystems. The platform encourages community participation by allowing users and developers to upload and adapt software and datasets, fostering rapid innovation and skill sharing among robots. This open, app-based approach could significantly accelerate the transition of robotics research into practical, everyday applications. Unitree, a prominent player in China’s advanced robotics sector, has gained national recognition, with its founder Wang Xingxing appointed to a key government robotics committee.