China’s Unitree Robotics unveiled its H1 humanoid robots at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing advanced AI-driven motion control in a Yangge folk dance. The viral performance drew global attention, highlighting China’s growing tech rivalry with the U.S. While praised for agility and precision, concerns emerged over potential military applications, as Unitree also develops robotic dogs for defense use.
China’s Unitree Robotics unveiled its H1 humanoid robots at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing advanced AI-driven motion control in a Yangge folk dance. The viral performance drew global attention, highlighting China’s growing tech rivalry with the U.S. While praised for agility and precision, concerns emerged over potential military applications, as Unitree also develops robotic dogs for defense use.