Гуманитарный танец роботов: Unitree G1 делают впечатляющее сальто на сцене Translation: Humanitarian Dance of Robots: Unitree G1 Makes an Impressive Somersault on Stage

Six humanoid robots from Unitree Robotics, known as G1, took to the stage as backup dancers and performed synchronized forward flips.

Dressed in shimmering silver tops and black leather pants, the robots executed choreographed movements to the hit song «Open Fire» by pop star Van Lihom. They danced alongside human performers, waving their arms, delivering kicks, and making turns. The video quickly went viral online.

Released in 2024, the Unitree G1 stands at 1.27 meters tall and weighs approximately 35 kg. The robot features between 23 to 43 joints and is capable of moving at a speed of 2 m/s.

At the inaugural World Games for humanoid robots, the model secured a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdle race, finishing the distance in 33.71 seconds.

In May, the first Muay Thai combat tournament featuring G1 took place. As part of the Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening event, four robots competed against one another in an elimination format. They were remotely controlled but came pre-programmed with behavior patterns for strikes, kicks, and evasions.

Other Unitree models have also gained recognition. In January, the H1 performed at a Chinese gala celebrating the Spring Festival. Time magazine named the R1 model “one of the best inventions of 2025.”

At the beginning of December, Unitree launched “the world’s first humanoid app store” — a platform for downloading datasets for robots. Users can download movements and other information.

The company is regarded as a leading robot developer in China.

In 2025, the Chinese robotics sector experienced a boom. The National Development and Reform Commission of the country issued a warning about market overheating, noting the rise in similar models produced by over 150 companies.

According to spokesperson Li Chao, it is crucial for China to avoid market saturation and maintain incentives for genuine research and development.

Simultaneously, the sector of unmanned taxis is actively developing. Despite some challenges, this field is approaching self-sustainability and gaining increasing demand.

This trend raises concerns. The innovative lab of the European police agency Europol described a near future where criminals might seize autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid robots to spread chaos.

The report warns that by 2035, law enforcement will be forced to tackle crimes perpetrated by robots. Furthermore, robotaxis could pose threats to pedestrians.

Experts highlighted the particularly complex situation regarding robots, as it will become challenging to discern intentions: whether the robot’s actions were intentional or accidental.

The situation is even more critical with androids designed for medical assistance, which could be hacked to harm patients.

This cyberpunk dystopian scenario is compounded by the fact that individuals who lose their jobs due to automation may be motivated to commit crimes, vandalism, and organized theft.

Europol believes that law enforcement agencies must quickly adapt.

It is worth mentioning that in November, one of China’s leading robot manufacturers, UBTech Robotics, signed a significant contract to supply humanoids to border checkpoints. These robots will accompany travelers, conduct inspections, and handle logistics.