Unitree Robotics plans to debut its R1, one of the cheapest humanoid robots globally, through the Alibaba AliExpress marketplace next week. The launch is expected to cover major overseas markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, and Singapore.

Unitree Robotics, one of China’s largest robot makers, will debut the R1, its cheapest humanoid model, on the international market via Alibaba Group Holding’s AliExpress marketplace next week, according to two sources familiar with the matter on Thursday. The launch would cover major overseas markets including North America, Europe, Japan and Singapore, one of the sources said. The product would later be available on other channels, the second person said. The R1, launched in mainland China last...