Unitree Robotics, the Chinese firm that first captured global attention with its agile robot dogs and viral videos, has now unveiled a humanoid with new boxing skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having swept the medal count at China\u2019s first World Humanoid Robot Games, Unitree is leaving no stone unturned to advance its humanoid segment. <\/p>\n
In its line of next-gen humanoid, the latest is its H2 model.<\/p>\n
In a recent demonstration, the company\u2019s 6-foot humanoid demonstrated its high-power actuation by executing aggressive moves such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Interestingly, the robot was powerful enough to break parts of the opponent, a smaller G1 model humanoid developed by Unitree itself. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Boxing skills and mobility <\/p>\n
The company is well-known for building robots with extreme mobility and resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Models such as the G1 and H1 have starred in viral clips, showcasing their balance and control algorithms by instantly recovering from kicks and falls.<\/p>\n
Earlier, on October 13<\/a>, the Unitree G1 humanoid demonstrated its balance and control, executing complex actions like backflips and somersaults \u2014 often using its hands for support. <\/p>\n Furthermore, the G1 performed a full routine of rapid, precise movements, including spins, punches, rapid kicks, one-legged balances, and low sweeps, solidifying its reputation for extreme agility.<\/p>\n In this new video, released December 3, it showcased the H2 robot\u2019s sheer strength, including a sparring session with the smaller G1 robot, where a single knee strike was powerful enough to lift the G1 clear off the ground.<\/p>\n Advanced in-built algorithm <\/p>\n The H2 is Unitree\u2019s tallest and most advanced humanoid yet, standing nearly 6 feet (180 cm) tall and weighing 154 lbs (70 kg).\u00a0<\/p>\n Notably, this robot features a stylized, silver human face complete with defined eyes, lips, and a nose, giving it an appearance that closely mimics human expressions.<\/p>\n The robot succeeds the popular H1, known for its speed during the 2024 Spring Festival Gala in China.<\/p>\n Although the H2 robot<\/a>\u2018s knockout power grabs headlines, the true innovation is found in the less visible technical details.<\/p>\n The robot\u2019s movement is brought to life by 31 degrees of freedom (DOF) and immense power, including a 360 N\u00b7m joint torque. The motion control algorithms are the brain of the robot, enabling precise replication of complex dynamic movements. <\/p>\n Moreover, the H2 introduces a major upgrade: newly designed, dexterous hands. The arms have been upgraded to feature a full 7 degrees of freedom<\/a>, an advancement from the 4-DOF of previous models.\u00a0<\/p>\n This human-like articulation shifts the robot\u2019s focus from simple moving and running to complex manipulation tasks. Therefore, the H2 is built to be a worker, capable of the nuanced gripping and handling required in factories, logistics, and eventually, our homes.<\/p>\n Reportedly<\/a>, another key detail is the glimpse into Unitree\u2019s teleoperation system.\u00a0<\/p>\n While autonomous control is the ultimate goal, remote control using human operators \u2014 or \u201cteleoperation\u201d \u2014 is becoming a vital bridge technology.<\/p>\n Unitree has been developing systems that enable a person to wear a control rig or use a device like the\u00a0Apple Vision Pro<\/a> to pilot the robot remotely in real time.\u00a0<\/p>\n