The world of robotics is witnessing a real breakthrough in the field of durability and dynamic balance. A video clip with a Chinese humanoid robot that demonstrates remarkable durability against external influences is quickly gaining popularity on the Internet. The footage shows how the machine withstands a direct, strong blow from a person without losing balance.
The development was carried out by the Active Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ACT) at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. The experiment used the Unitree G1 humanoid robot.
The main challenge in humanoid robotics has always been maintaining balance in the event of unexpected impacts or uneven surfaces. G1 successfully overcomes this, showing that its balance control and propulsion systems are extremely advanced.
In the video, the only serious problem the robot faces is a loose tile on the floor. After stumbling, G1 does not stay on the ground, but quickly regains its upright position and continues the demonstration. This self-healing ability is critical for the future application of humanoid robots in real environments.
This is not the first time G1 has demonstrated its fighting and balancing skills. The robot has already participated in a full-fledged kickboxing show at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, impressing attendees.
Despite its impressive resilience, robotics tests always contain an element of unpredictability. An incident from the summer is recalled, when during tests at REK one of these robots broke away from its stand and began to chaotically wave its arms and legs, causing confusion among the staff.
However, such demonstrations prove that China is one of the leaders in the development of the next generation of humanoid robots, which may soon enter industry, logistics, and even our daily services. The sustainability of the Unitree G1 is an important step towards creating machines that can operate autonomously and safely in the physical world.