Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing: 'Afraid of Wasting Every Day' as Robot Competition Intensifies

On October 22, the Unitree 2026 World Physical AI Conference and Unitree Partner Ecosystem Conference took place in Hangzhou. The event brought together partners and industry leaders to discuss the future of embodied AI and robotics, aiming to foster collaboration within the ecosystem.

Wang Xingxing, chairman, founder, and CEO of Unitree Robotics, said in his speech that the current era is exceptionally promising. He believes this generation has the opportunity to drive the development of superintelligence and elevate human productivity to new heights. He described the current period as a pivotal moment for technological breakthroughs in AI and robotics.

Wang also revealed that he is "really afraid of wasting every day." He explained that he has many things he wants to accomplish daily and much new knowledge to acquire, but time is too limited. He stressed that continuous learning is essential to keep up with the pace of innovation. His remarks reflect the intense pressure and fast pace of the AI industry.

Furthermore, Wang pointed out that the robot industry holds enormous market potential, yet competition is extremely fierce. He emphasized that companies must improve every day to survive and thrive in this highly competitive landscape. He warned that companies failing to innovate daily risk being left behind.