Unitree’s G1 humanoid robots have officially landed a gig so utterly smashing, it’s enough to make your average human performer weep into their sweatbands: backup dancer for pop superstar Wang Leehom’s “Best Place Tour”. During a recent concert in Chengdu, China, this metallic legion unleashed a perfectly synchronised ballet of motion, complete with gravity-defying front flips that would leave even the most seasoned human gymnasts feeling a tad outmanoeuvred. It appears the next big breakthrough in agile robotics isn’t just about factory floors and hazardous environments, but about absolutely owning the stage. Consider it a rather pointed, albeit robotic, memo to human performers everywhere: polish those résumés, because the bots are coming for your spotlight.
