Video: Unitree's H2 humanoid robot knocks out its droid boxing rival

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese company known for its agile robot dogs, has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, the H2, which stands nearly six feet tall and demonstrates impressive boxing capabilities. In a recent video, the H2 showcased powerful punches, kicks, and knee strikes during a sparring match against a smaller Unitree G1 humanoid, even managing to knock the G1 off the ground and break parts of it. This demonstration highlights the H2’s advanced actuation and strength, marking a significant step forward in Unitree’s humanoid robot development following their success at China’s first World Humanoid Robot Games. The H2 robot features 31 degrees of freedom and joint torque of 360 N·m, enabling precise and dynamic movements. It also introduces newly designed, dexterous hands with seven degrees of freedom—an upgrade from previous models—allowing for complex manipulation tasks beyond basic mobility. This enhancement positions the H2 as a potential worker robot for applications in factories, logistics