Unitree G1: The World’s First Side-Flipping Humanoid Robot Marks a New Milestone in Robotics
March 2025 – Robotics technology has taken another leap forward as Unitree Robotics unveils the Unitree G1, the world’s first humanoid robot capable of executing a standing side flip. This groundbreaking achievement follows the success of its predecessor, the Unitree H1, which made history in March 2024 as the first electric humanoid robot to perform a standing backflip.
Advancing Humanoid Robotics at an Unprecedented Pace
The Unitree G1’s flawless execution of the side flip—with zero malfunctions or damage during programming and testing—demonstrates the rapid advancements in humanoid robotics.
World's First Side-Flipping Humanoid Robot: Unitree G1
— Unitree (@UnitreeRobotics) March 19, 2025
One year after Unitree H1 (1.8m) pioneered the first standing backflip by an electric humanoid robot (March 2024). Meet the Unitree G1 – now flawlessly conquering an even more challenging standing side flip. (Zero… pic.twitter.com/dRFRkmOjTp
The continuous improvements to its algorithm enable the G1 to learn and perform increasingly complex movements, pushing the boundaries of robotic agility and control.
Unitree Robotics: A Leader in Intelligent Robotics
Unitree Robotics has solidified its position as a global leader in civilian robotics, specializing in high-performance general-purpose legged and humanoid robots. The company’s expertise extends to six-axis manipulators, motion control, and robotic sensing.
Kung Fu BOT GAME
— Unitree (@UnitreeRobotics) March 4, 2025
720° Spin Kick – Hear the Impact! Kung Fu BOT Gameplay RAW. (No Speed-Up)
(Do not imitate, please keep a safe distance from the machine)#Unitree #Kungfu #EmbodiedAI #SpringFestivalGalaRobot #AI #Humanoid #Bipedal #WorldModel #Robot pic.twitter.com/0CCAyvKdKV
With over 200 patent applications worldwide, including more than 180 granted patents, Unitree continues to drive innovation in AI-driven robotics.
The Future of Humanoid Machines
The success of the Unitree G1 underscores the convergence of artificial intelligence, biomechanics, machine learning, and sensor technologies. These advancements bring humanoid robots closer to real-world applications, from industrial automation to consumer robotics. As Unitree Robotics continues refining its algorithms and hardware, the future promises even more astonishing robotic capabilities.
