Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics has taken a step into the world of science fiction films by presenting what it calls the world's first mass-produced human-controlled mecha-robot.
The giant robot named GD01 takes the company's development work from previous robot dogs and humanoids towards heavier, human-transported machines.
The device's price tag is as striking as its appearance, as the robot's prices start from over $650,000 (appx. 600,000 euros).
In a video released by Unitree, the company's founder and CEO Wang Xingxing climbs into the robot's cockpit himself. The video also shows the robot walking without a human.
According to the company, the presented material is genuine and real-time without video accelerations.
Weighing approximately 500 kilograms with its driver, the GD01 stands out with its transformability. The robot can move in urban environments and on streets walking on two legs, but if necessary, it can transform into a quadrupedal mode.
Moving on four legs is specifically designed for more challenging environments, such as stairs and slopes.
Unitree originally gained global recognition with its fast robot dogs and human-like humanoid robots.
Unitree is currently preparing for an IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market. If successful, the company could become the first publicly listed company focused on humanoid robotics in China's A-share market.
The device's price tag is as striking as its appearance, as the robot's prices start from over $650,000 (appx. 600,000 euros).
In a video released by Unitree, the company's founder and CEO Wang Xingxing climbs into the robot's cockpit himself. The video also shows the robot walking without a human.
According to the company, the presented material is genuine and real-time without video accelerations.
Weighing approximately 500 kilograms with its driver, the GD01 stands out with its transformability. The robot can move in urban environments and on streets walking on two legs, but if necessary, it can transform into a quadrupedal mode.
Moving on four legs is specifically designed for more challenging environments, such as stairs and slopes.
Unitree originally gained global recognition with its fast robot dogs and human-like humanoid robots.
Unitree is currently preparing for an IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market. If successful, the company could become the first publicly listed company focused on humanoid robotics in China's A-share market.
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