Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics won approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange's listing committee on Monday for its planned STAR Market initial public offering.

The move marked one of the fastest IPO reviews in China this year as investors pile into the country's fast-growing robotics sector.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange said Unitree's listing application passed review by its Listing Committee, clearing a major hurdle toward becoming one of China's first publicly traded humanoid robot companies.