"While humanoid robots have a long way to go to prove useful in our day-to-day lives, they've at least made leaps and bounds in showing off their agility on stage. Case in point, the televised Spring Festival Gala put on by the state-run China Media Group over the weekend featured an impressive synchronized martial arts routine. Organizers were even confident enough to put the well-being of children on the line, having young performers spar with a small army of nunchuck- and spear-wielding Unitree G1 robots."
"It's a dazzling performance, showcasing how far the country's robotics industry has come in a few short years, a massive surge in interest that has even led to the country's regulators warning of an impending bubble as an influx of robotics companies risks crowding one another out. Users on social media immediately noticed an enormous technological leap, comparing this year's performance to a far less impressive appearance a mere year ago, which saw less sophisticated humanoid robots awkwardly shuffling on stage while waving red handkerchiefs."
The televised Spring Festival Gala featured a synchronized martial arts routine performed by humanoid Unitree G1 robots, including nunchuck- and spear-wielding units sparring with young performers. Several robots executed a wall flip, running up a temporary stage wall, demonstrating advanced agility. The performance reflects rapid progress in China's robotics capabilities across AI, hardware supply chains, and manufacturing. A surge of interest in robotics has prompted regulator warnings about a potential bubble as new companies enter the market. Social media users compared the display favorably to last year's awkward humanoids. International competitors like Tesla's Optimus still rely heavily on human remote operators, highlighting China's leading position.
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