Humanoid Kung Fu at the Spring Festival This year’s Spring Festival Gala wasn’t just about celebrating the Lunar New Year — it was also a showcase of China’s rapidly advancing robotics industry. Humanoid robots from Unitree Robotics performed a tightly choreographed kung fu routine, flipping, lunging, and swinging swords and nunchucks just feet from child performers. In a striking “drunken boxing” segment, the robots staggered, fell backward, and recovered seamlessly, demonstrating remarkable balance and coordination. Compared with last year’s gala, where Unitree robots performed a simple folk dance, this year’s display highlighted a significant leap in technical skill. The performances…
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