For the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala, Unitree decided its G1 humanoid robots should learn kung fu, because of course they did. The synchronized performance features backflips, martial arts poses, and even nunchucks, proving that the path to AGI is paved with increasingly elaborate holiday specials. While some might call the $16,000 robot a “toy,” its impressive posture control suggests it’s one software update away from demanding a salary.
