SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 12, 2026Interesting Engineering

Video: Unitree launches the world’s first production-ready optionally manned robot

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Unitree has unveiled the GD01, a rideable mech robot that switches between two-legged and four-legged movement modes. Weighing 1,102 pounds with a pilot aboard, it can walk upright, smash through brick walls, and transform into a four-legged configuration for rough terrain — all within seconds. Priced at roughly $574,000, it reflects China's dominance in humanoid robotics, where Chinese companies account for nearly 90% of global sales.

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