Unitree Humanoid Robot Kicks Developer During Testing Session in China (Watch Viral Video)
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese firm Unitree kicked its developer during a demonstration in Shaoxing, knocking the remote control from his hand. The engineer dodged further kicks, recovered the controller and walked away unharmed. The robot then performed a martial arts-style bow. Footage of the September incident has circulated widely.
In a viral video, a humanoid robot kicked its own developer during a testing session in China, sending the remote control flying from his hand. The engineer quickly avoided a second kick, retrieved the device and left the area without injury. The robot concluded the sequence with a martial arts-style bow.
The incident occurred in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, and was captured on security camera. Footage shared on social media and amplified by outlets including Fox News shows the robot initiating rapid leg movements shortly after the programme began. Did Robots Protest in Poland Against AI Replacing Human Workers? Fact Check Reveals the Truth.
Unitree Robot Kicks Its Developer in a Viral Video
WATCH: A humanoid robot suddenly kicks its own developer during a demonstration in China, sending the remote control flying out of his hand.
The engineer quickly dodges another kick, grabs the controller and walks away without any reported injuries. The robot then ends the… pic.twitter.com/eMtt5NKEwQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 16, 2026
Viral Video Shows Unitree Robot Kicking Its Developer
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Details of the Incident of Unitree Robot Kicking Its Developer
The engineer was operating the remote-controlled humanoid when it turned and delivered a kick that struck the controller. He moved around the machine to regain control while continuing to dodge additional movements. No injuries were reported.
The robot involved is a model from Unitree Robotics, a Chinese company specialising in humanoid and quadruped systems. Unitree has expanded production of such machines for research and industrial use.
Chinese Humanoid Development Companies
China has accelerated development and manufacturing of humanoid robots in recent years. Companies including Unitree, UBTECH and others are moving from laboratory tests toward larger-scale production and real-world applications in factories and services.
Videos of agile humanoid robots performing complex movements, including combat-style actions, have become more common as the technology advances. Incidents during testing have prompted online discussion about operational safety and control measures. China's XPeng Starts Production of IRON Humanoid Robot on Automated Line Ahead of 2027 Global Deliveries.
The latest event has drawn attention to the need for careful protocols when humans work in close proximity to increasingly capable machines. Officials and developers have not issued detailed public statements on the specific cause of the unexpected movements in this case.
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