Unitree G1's "Abuse" Video Goes Viral: Netizens Warn Robots May Seek Revenge

"If you treat robots like this, aren't you afraid it'll keep a scorecard?"

Just now, Unitree shared a video of its G1 unlocking a new skill. In the video, the G1 undergoes a violent test by staff members, featuring various flying kicks and underhanded sneak attacks that cause the robot to fall repeatedly. (Well, another case of humans 'abusing' robots has been added to the list—manually wagging dog emoji)

However, after being knocked down, the G1 instantly springs back up with a鲤鱼打挺 (fish-like flip), similar to a car's launch control acceleration. It can complete this light-speed rise in less than a second. This rising speed is indeed fast, surpassing even human capabilities, but it remains unknown whether the robot feels pain.

In the comments section, many netizens are speaking out on behalf of the G1. Some express sympathy for the robot, while a significant portion warns humans: "Be careful, lest the robot keeps these incidents on its little scorecard."

Although current robots lack human-level autonomous consciousness, the rapid pace of technological development suggests we are not far from a future where robots rise.

After demonstrating how to get up from a fall, G1 showcased martial arts and stunt moves, executing various flips with ease. Side flips and consecutive backflips were particularly stable. If combined with boxing skills, humans might need to be wary of robotic retaliation in the future. At this rate, it wouldn't be surprising if robots took on roles in action films.

The video released by Unitree highlighted G1's newly learned 'anti-gravity' mode, which significantly enhances stability across any movement sequence, allowing the robot to quickly recover even after falling.

A key aspect of this 'anti-gravity' mode is the word 'any.' Previously, when watching robots in boxing matches, their recovery speed after being knocked down varied—sometimes fast, sometimes slow—largely depending on the techniques used before the fall and the direction and range of the fall itself.

With the addition of the 'anti-gravity' mode, robots are less likely to be counted out by referees after being knocked down, representing an epic boost to their boxing capabilities. This makes their future performance in boxing matches highly anticipated; we can further observe their fall-recovery response times in subsequent competitions.

In the past, many robots required lengthy program wake-up times after falling and had strict requirements for ground conditions.

However, in real-world applications, ground conditions are complex and variable, and unexpected collisions frequently occur. In such scenarios, if robots cannot recover quickly, it will severely impact work efficiency and may even lead to equipment damage. Therefore, robot stability is crucial and is a vital factor for their integration into household environments.

Moreover, Unitree Technology stated on its official website that movement comes first, then work, emphasizing that the diversity of motion is a prerequisite for performing tasks.

Indeed, Unitree robots' performance in movement has been widely recognized. At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games, Unitree robots won four gold medals, all in track and field events that heavily test robotic mobility.

In the 1,500-meter long-distance run, H1 recorded a time of six minutes and thirty-four seconds; in the four-hundred-meter sprint, H1's time was one minute and twenty-eight point zero three seconds. In the subsequent one-hundred-meter hurdle race, G1 achieved a time of thirty-three point seventy-one seconds, placing first. Finally, in the 4×100-meter relay, Unitree secured its fourth gold medal with a time of one minute and forty-eight point seventy-eight seconds.

Unitree has now established a product matrix encompassing humanoid robots (H, G, R series), quadruped robots (A, B, GO series), and components such as motors, covering both industrial and consumer markets.

While different products target distinct segments, Unitree’s consistent focus remains on enhancing robotic movement capabilities.

The newly acquired 'anti-gravity' mode of G1 opens up possibilities for unlocking more skills, perhaps signaling a future where robots fully surpass humans in athletic performance.