HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

China’s Lunar New Year TV Show Becomes a Spectacle as Humanoid Robots Perform Kung Fu and Backflips

China’s biggest TV gala turned into a humanoid robot showcase with kung fu and backflips as Beijing pushes IPO hype and AI manufacturing dominance.

The Fashion Central · Feb 17

Humanoid robots show off creepily impressive kung-fu moves during Lunar New Year festival in China

Improvements to the AI that powers Unitree's H2 and G1 humanoid robots, alongside mechanical upgrades, have resulted in a dazzling kung-fu demonstration.

LiveScience · Feb 17

Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens to sold-out crowds as innovators and investors gather

From startups to sovereign wealth, Doha becomes a global meeting point for the future of tech.

Euronews · Feb 1

Tesla Optimus Rival Unitree Robotics Targets $7 Billion Shanghai IPO With Alibaba-Tencent Backing: Report

China’s Unitree Robotics is pursuing a $7 billion valuation for its initial public offering, positioning itself as a potential market leader in humanoid robotics technology as Beijing accelerates investment in advanced manufacturing.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

Taipei City council in the dog house over Chinese-made patrol robot

Opposition councillor in Taiwanese capital accuses authorities of sending ‘Trojan horse’ into citizens’ daily lives

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

Humanoid robots are on sale for £4,400. Here’s what it can do

While the hardware behind China’s Unitree Robotics R1 is impressive, the software is still finding its feet

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US$6,000 – what can you do with it?

You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no longer just science fiction – they’re walking, and in some cases, cartwheeling into the real world.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

The wild quadruped robot scrambles down hills, through glass, and you can stand on it

This Unitree A2 quadruped robot can run, jump, climb, scamper down hills, tumble, carry a heavy load, and smash through a plate of glass.

TechRadar · Aug 5, 2025

You can buy a Chinese made programmable humanoid-robot for under $6,000 USD, but it might be the same one that tried to fight civilians

You always get what you pay for.

PC Gamer · Jul 30, 2025

Humanoid Robots Embodiment Of China's AI Ambitions

Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai's World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China's growing AI prowess and ambition.

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2025