On April 10th, reports surfaced indicating that Alibaba is gearing up for an overseas collaboration project with Unitree Robotics, with precise details slated for an official announcement next week. Lately, Unitree Robotics unveiled its latest robot, the R1, at Alibaba's Xixi Campus. Sources indicate that the primary business entity spearheading this collaboration is Alibaba's AliExpress. An insider disclosed that this strategic partnership has been christened the 'Shumaitong' project, centering on a brand's overseas expansion strategy and encompassing tech brands like Dreame and Xiaomi. Industry experts posit that the R1's foray into overseas markets will bridge the gap in AliExpress's high-end consumer robot offerings. Moreover, AliExpress's global logistics, payment systems, and localized operational capabilities are poised to aid Unitree Robotics in swiftly penetrating international markets.