SMRTR TechOct 20, 2025Interesting Engineering

Video: China’s new humanoid robot performs ballerina spins and martial arts moves

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A silver-faced robot gracefully executes perfect pirouettes before throwing precise kickboxing punches, then struts confidently down a fashion runway alongside a human model.

China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest creation, the H2 humanoid robot, in a promotional video that showcases remarkably fluid, human-like movement. Standing nearly six feet tall and weighing 154 pounds, the bot demonstrates an impressive range of skills from ballet spins to martial arts moves.

The Hangzhou-based company, often called China's answer to Boston Dynamics, designed the H2 with 31 degrees of freedom and a stylized human face complete with defined eyes, lips and nose. "Welcome to this world," the company announced, describing the robot as "born to serve everyone safely and friendly."

This marks a significant leap from Unitree's previous model, the H1, which gained fame for its sprinting abilities and won gold medals in robotic racing competitions. The company is now preparing for a $7 billion IPO, highlighting China's growing ambitions in humanoid robotics.

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