A Chinese engineering firm has unveiled a humanoid robot that appears almost indistinguishable from an artificially intelligent creation. The Unitree H2 "Destiny Awakening" stands 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighs 154 pounds β equivalent to the size and weight of an adult man.
In its debut video, the bipedal robot poses, pirouettes, and executes a range of deft karate moves before strutting down an improvised catwalk. The sleek, silver-grey model bears a striking resemblance to Sonny, the AI-driven character in 2004's sci-fi thriller I, Robot, with many internet users commenting on this uncanny similarity.
The specifics surrounding the H2 robot are not yet widely available; however, Unitree Robotics has stated that it is "born to serve everyone safely and friendly," while cautioning against making any modifications or hazardous uses.
Unitree's latest creation follows the launch of its G1 robot earlier in August 2024, featuring advanced capabilities such as 3D light detecting and ranging (lidar), depth cameras, and a maximum speed of 4.5 miles per hour. Its smaller counterpart, the H1 model, was released last year with boasts of being "the world's fastest humanoid robot."
Unitree Robotics aims to continue its progress with the latest iteration, building on features present in the G1 model such as 360-degree depth sensing and advanced control systems that provide smooth movements.
In its debut video, the bipedal robot poses, pirouettes, and executes a range of deft karate moves before strutting down an improvised catwalk. The sleek, silver-grey model bears a striking resemblance to Sonny, the AI-driven character in 2004's sci-fi thriller I, Robot, with many internet users commenting on this uncanny similarity.
The specifics surrounding the H2 robot are not yet widely available; however, Unitree Robotics has stated that it is "born to serve everyone safely and friendly," while cautioning against making any modifications or hazardous uses.
Unitree's latest creation follows the launch of its G1 robot earlier in August 2024, featuring advanced capabilities such as 3D light detecting and ranging (lidar), depth cameras, and a maximum speed of 4.5 miles per hour. Its smaller counterpart, the H1 model, was released last year with boasts of being "the world's fastest humanoid robot."
Unitree Robotics aims to continue its progress with the latest iteration, building on features present in the G1 model such as 360-degree depth sensing and advanced control systems that provide smooth movements.