While US tech giants are still dreaming up the future of humanoid robots, China’s Unitree Robotics has already dropped a $5,900 robot named R1—and it’s shockingly capable. From doing cartwheels to running downhill, this four-foot robot is no gimmick. It’s lightweight, AI-powered, and even cheaper than many electric scooters. Compared to Tesla’s Optimus, which could cost up to $20,000, the R1 feels like a serious attempt to bring robots into our daily lives. With built-in Wi-Fi 6, voice/image recognition, and a strong spec sheet, Unitree seems determined to make humanoid robots mainstream before anyone else does.
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