Christian D. Orr
What’s the deal with China’s humanoid robots? As I write these words in January 2025, the notion of killer humanoid robots still (thankfully) remains within the realm of science fiction, particularly box office blockbuster motion pictures such as I, Robot and The Terminator franchise (the latter has also inspired the name for a certain Russian armored fighting vehicle).
However, that sci-fi scenario could conceivably become science reality—especially if certain Chinese tech firms have their way.
The Basics on Chinese Robots
The inspiration for this article comes from a January 29, 2025, LinkedIn post by robotics entrepreneur Peter Kappes, which reads as follows:
“Unitree Robotics is always impressing, as China increasingly integrates humanoids into people’s lives.
They have fused Chinese traditional culture with Unitree Robotics, with their robots dancing and twirling silk handkerchiefs in celebration of Chinese New Year.”
Speaking of that Chinese New Year celebration, Kappes’s post includes a video, 2 minutes and 38 seconds in length depicting highlights from the event; the stage production, presented in front of an enthralled live audience, is indeed an impressive spectacle to behold.
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