At the site of Unitree Technology's "2026 World Physical AI Conference and Unitree Partner Ecosystem Conference," a video of a robot botching a side flip has sparked widespread discussion.
In the footage, a white humanoid robot is performing a kung fu routine demonstration. When attempting a side flip landing, it loses its balance, crashes down on its side, and one mechanical lower leg detaches from its connection point, falling onto the black floor mat nearby.
The robot involved in the mishap is understood to be the H2-X humanoid robot that Unitree Technology just launched on October 21, officially named "H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian."
Previously, official promotional videos showed the robot kicking in a car door, lifting a car with its bare hands, and leaping from a height of about 4 meters to complete a flip. It is primarily aimed at security and emergency rescue scenarios, with a maximum battery life of about 8 hours.
As of now, Unitree Technology has not commented on the incident.
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