Unitree's humanoid robot wows with crazy Kung-fu moves, backflips

Unitree Robotics recently released a video showcasing its G1 humanoid robot performing advanced KungFu moves, including high kicks, spins, punches, one-legged balances, rapid kicks, low sweeps, somersaults, aerial twists, and backflips. The 45-second clip, titled “KungFu Kid V6.0,” demonstrates the robot’s agility, balance, and speed without any video speed-ups. The G1 uses its hands to maintain stability during complex maneuvers and lands smoothly after each move, highlighting significant improvements in its physical capabilities. Despite the impressive martial arts display, some viewers have expressed concerns about the robot’s practical utility in everyday life, questioning its usefulness beyond entertainment and research demonstrations. Unitree positions the G1 primarily as a research and educational platform targeted at universities, robotics enthusiasts, and industrial applications such as factories and warehouses. Priced at $21,500, the G1 is not currently aimed at general household tasks, although it reportedly possesses some basic functions