Insider Brief
- Unitree Robotics returned as official robot partner of China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing its G1 and H2 humanoids in what it described as the first fully autonomous humanoid robot cluster martial arts performance with coordinated high-speed group movement.
- According to Unitree, the robots executed advanced maneuvers including table vaults, aerial flips exceeding three meters, wall-assisted backflips, extended spin sequences, and cluster speeds of up to 4 meters per second, supported by newly developed dexterous hands for prop handling.
- The performance relied on a high-concurrency cluster control system and a self-developed AI fusion localization algorithm integrating proprioceptive and 3D LiDAR data to maintain real-time synchronization and positioning accuracy during dynamic movements.
With Kung fu and breakdancing, Unitree Robotics returned to China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala as the event’s official robot partner. According to the company, Unitree showcased its G1 and H2 humanoid robots in what it described as the first fully autonomous humanoid robot cluster martial arts performance, featuring coordinated, high-speed group movement.
Unitree said the performance pushed the limits of humanoid motion, with robots executing complex maneuvers including table vaults, aerial flips exceeding three meters, single-leg flips, wall-assisted backflips, and extended spin sequences. The company also reported high-speed coordinated movement across the robot cluster, with maximum speeds reaching 4 meters per second, supported by newly developed dexterous hands for handling props.
H2 closed the Beijing main-stage performance as a “Sword Grandmaster,” completing a choreographed routine before joining a young martial artist in a traditional salute symbolizing continuity and human–machine collaboration. At the Yiwu sub-venue, the robot appeared in Monkey King armor, riding atop quadruped robot dogs styled as a “somersault cloud,” blending humanoid robotics with traditional cultural imagery, Unitree pointed out.
The demonstration relied on an upgraded high-concurrency cluster control system designed to synchronize dozens of robots in real time with low latency. Unitree said it combined pre-trained motion control models with a self-developed AI fusion localization algorithm that integrates proprioceptive data and 3D LiDAR inputs to maintain positioning accuracy during dynamic movements.
Full video of the performance can be found here.
Image credit: Unitree Robotics
