China’s humanoid robot becomes world’s first to stun with human-like moves
A humanoid robot from China has amazed the world by performing a kip-up, a move where a person or athlete flips from their back onto their feet.
The robot, called Unitree G1, was built by Chinese company Unitree Robotics and is the first of its kind to achieve this.
In a video released on March 21, the G1 is seen lying flat before suddenly springing up like a human.
It also showed off Tai Chi movements, smoothly copying a human partner. To prove its balance and reflexes, it stayed on its feet even after being kicked from behind.
Unitree says the video was filmed at normal speed with no digital tricks or AI effects. The company wanted to show the robot’s real abilities as they happened.
Just days before, the G1 made headlines for pulling off another difficult move—a side flip.
This was even more challenging than the backflip performed earlier this month by its predecessor, the H1.
The H1 had already gained national attention in China after performing a traditional folk dance on live TV during the Lunar New Year celebrations.
The G1 is a more advanced version of the H1. It stands 1.3 meters tall and weighs 35 kilograms, making it smaller and lighter than the 1.8-meter, 47-kilogram H1. The robot was designed to move quickly and work in places that might be too difficult or dangerous for humans.
