Boy Hit By Rogue Robot in China Performance

A dance performance in China's Shaanxi Province ended with a young boy being hit in the face by a Unitree robot. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 21st, as the robot, identified as a G1 humanoid model, performed programmed movements. The 35kg robot, standing 1.32 meters tall, unexpectedly veered towards the audience, striking a child despite his attempts to evade the limb. Onlookers described the performance as dangerous and expressed concern over the metal impact.

This Unitree G1 robot is noted for its advanced features, including a 3D LiDAR sensor and depth-sensing camera, making it one of the most sophisticated commercially available humanoids. Previous demonstrations have featured multiple Unitree robots performing complex routines. However, this recent event, along with past instances like a robot kicking a man and another faltering during a cooking attempt, raises questions about the reliability and safety of these advanced machines in public settings.