{
  "id": 15976606,
  "title": "Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/chinese-firm-unveils-guardian-robot-that-can-disarm-attackers-lift-15976606",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3371683/chinese-firm-unveils-guardian-robot-can-disarm-attackers-lift-cars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "SCMP Tech",
        "title": "Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/chinese-firm-unveils-guardian-robot-that-can-disarm-attackers-lift",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:00:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}