This kung fu robot clip gives the impression that the rebellion has already begun.

      **Unitree Robotics G1 Robot**

      Unitree Robotics

      People often make light of the idea of a “robot uprising,” but a recent video of Unitree's sophisticated G1 robot showcasing kung fu techniques could change that perception.

      Released on Tuesday, the 15-second clip depicts a human wielding a baton, retreating from a robot that swiftly disarms him. To clarify, that's a human backing away from a robot while holding a baton.

      If that doesn't give you pause, rest assured the footage is played at normal speed, displaying the robot's smooth movements akin to a plastic-covered Bruce Lee.

      Just a week prior, Unitree uploaded a video of the G1 executing various kung fu maneuvers, but this new clip illustrates it engaging in a showdown with a human—and prevailing.

      At the end of their videos, Unitree has been including a warning that says: “We kindly request that all users avoid making any dangerous modifications or using the robot in a hazardous manner.” Hazardous manner? Such as programming them to approach military sites and communication centers? Let's hope not.

      The robot's remarkable agility is attributed to a new algorithm developed by Unitree, and it is equipped with 3D LiDAR and depth cameras for enhanced environmental awareness and navigation.

      The latest iteration of the G1 humanoid robot was presented by the Chinese company at CES 2025 in January.

      The base version of the G1 is priced at $16,000, which is relatively economical compared to other humanoid robots. For instance, the Figure 02 humanoid robot is priced at $59,000, and Tesla’s Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, could reach as high as $30,000.

      Unitree anticipates significant advancements in humanoid robotics capabilities in the upcoming year, with clearer commercial applications developing over the next five years. While humanoid robots have made significant progress recently, experts believe that broad applications—which may include a potential robot takeover—are still several years away, which is reassuring.

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