Unitree G1 (robot)

2026: Humanlike robots have started producing themselves in factories

In mid-February 2026, the Chinese company Unitree announced that its humanoid G1 robots had begun assembling components for their counterparts at the plant. This opens up new possibilities in terms of automation of production processes.

The bipedal robot Unitree G1, with a height of about 130 cm, weighs 35 kg. It is equipped with powerful motors, lidar, depth cameras, microphone array, speaker, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 adapters, etc. Depending on the modification, the machine has 23 or more degrees of freedom. The robot can walk, jump, hold balance, manipulate objects with three-toed or five-toed hands, rise after falls, climb stairs, dance and learn, imitating human movements. The battery pack provides approximately two hours of battery life.

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Фото: Unitree

Unitree showed how G1 robots assemble certain parts for other similar robots at its facility. When performing operations, special grip manipulators are used, replacing the hands. It is reported that the UnifoLM-X1-0 artificial intelligence model is responsible for the operation of the machines. Robots are able to learn, self-improving over time. In addition, they do not know fatigue, and therefore can function around the clock.

The move to using G1 robots in real factory conditions is a significant step by Unitree towards achieving the "80/80" goal. The point is that robots will be able to perform 80% of the tasks familiar to humans in an unfamiliar 80% environment. Although not an "unfamiliar" environment, the in-house plant allows robots to be tested in complex operations that require high accuracy. In the future, this is expected to help bridge the gap between technical demonstration and the commercial introduction of humanoid machines.^[1]

2025

The performance of robots as a dance

On December 19, 2025, a group of humanoid G1 robots developed by the Chinese company Unitree performed as a dance at a concert by singer Wang Leehom. The show took place on the stage of the multifunctional sports complex of the Donganhu Park in the Chinese city of Chengdu, gathering 18 thousand people.

Van Lihun's website calls the performance of robot dancers "a unique example of integrating cutting-edge technology and powerful live music." Futurism describes it as a synchronous choreography of six G1 robots and live artists, performed to the composition "Open Fire."

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Фото: futurism.com

During the performance, robots dressed in stylized costumes showed a high level of dynamics: rhythmic movements with acceleration and acrobatic numbers, including a "webster" flip, with an accurate landing.

According to Futurism, G1 robots have already become an Internet sensation thanks to viral videos where they demonstrate their technical characteristics: they throw the ball into a basketball basket, imitate the complex kung fu technique and maintain balance after strikes.

In parallel with the concert performance, Unitree announced a new G1 robot feature called "Keep the Music Going, Keep the Dance Flowing." In the presented demonstration video, the robot dances to disco music, and a company employee checks its stability by throwing a football at it and hitting it with a broom. According to the company, this feature is under testing and is not available to end customers.

Judging by the comments, some users are wary of such technologies. One of them accompanied a demo with a dancing robot image of the Terminator from the James Cameron franchise with the caption: "First we dance. Then you die "(" We dance first. Then we kill you^[2]

Wheelies Platform Compatibility

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2024: Product Announcement

In mid-May 2024, the Chinese company Unitree Robotics introduced the humanoid robot G1. The machine worth $16 thousand, among other things, is capable of splitting nuts and opening bottles, as well as performing various acrobatic tricks.

The robot is about 127cm tall and weighs between 35 and 47kg depending on the configuration. The number of degrees of freedom reaches 43. In the area of ​ ​ the head there are various sensors that allow you to navigate in space and recognize objects. In particular, a lidar and a depth chamber are provided. The claimed battery life on a single battery charge reaches two hours.

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Фото: Unitree

The equipment includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 adapters, Nvidia Jetson Orin chip (optional) and backlight. The robot can move at a speed of more than 2 m/s and maintain balance after serious physical influences. The Unitree demonstration shows people pushing, kicking and shoving the robot to demonstrate its agility and ability to balance. It is possible to fold, which greatly simplifies transportation.

The machine is capable of performing complex actions and manipulations, in particular, removing walnuts from a cup and breaking them with a fist, as well as knocking the lid off a bottle of soda with your palm. In addition, the robot can toss bread toast in a pan, solder parts, work with a hammer, etc.

Unitree Robotics notes that the machine is able to acquire new skills in a simulated environment using reinforcement training. The on-board computer operates with eight high-performance cores. It is assumed that the machine will be used by various research organizations, for example, university laboratories.^[3]

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