Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars
A knife-wielding intruder is confronted. A car is lifted to free a trapped victim. A pedestrian is pulled from the path of an oncoming vehicle. The scenes described are not from a Hollywood blockbuster, but a promotional clip for a new “guardian” robot created by the Chinese technology firm Unitree Robotics. The footage for the H2-X model, released on Wednesday, underscores a wider shift in…
A promotional clip has unveiled a new "guardian" robot from Chinese technology firm Unitree Robotics, capable of disarming attackers, lifting cars, and pulling pedestrians out of harm's way. The H2-X model, showcased in the video, is a 1.8-meter tall, 70kg humanoid robot, a successor to Unitree's full-sized H2 model. While the specifics of the H2-X's capabilities, such as its autonomy and price, remain undisclosed, the video warns against unauthorized modifications and unscripted usage.
Following the release, Unitree's stock saw a 2.1% drop to 515 yuan, marking a decline of 39% since its debut. The company faces increasing investor pressure to demonstrate commercial viability for its robotic technology.
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