Unitree’s short king, the G1, is the likely record holder for the longest standing long jump achieved by a humanoid robot of its size.
The leading Chinese robotics company just shared footage of the AI robot performing a 1.4-meter (4.6-foot) standing long jump. To put that in perspective, 1.4 meters is roughly the length of a standard park bench or dining table, making this feat even more remarkable.
At 1.3 meters (4 feet 3 inches) tall, the G1 is about the size of a 6- or 7-year-old child, and its ability to jump this far is a testament to its advanced design.
The robot’s jumping capabilities bring it into the same category as Cassie, a bipedal robot from Agility Robotics. While Cassie is focused solely on legged locomotion without a humanoid upper body, both robots excel in dynamic movement tasks like jumping.
When comparing the G1 to larger humanoid robots, Atlas by Boston Dynamics stands out. Atlas is likely capable of outperforming the G1 in a long jump due to its agility and power. Atlas has been seen performing advanced movements like backflips and parkour, though no official jump distance has been recorded for direct comparison.
The G1’s achievement underscores the growing capabilities of humanoid and bipedal robots, as they continue to close the gap in physical performance when compared to humans.
In August, Unitree introduced the latest iteration of the G1 that’s designed for mass production. With its $16K asking price, the G1 opens accessibility for advanced humanoid robotics to a broader range of users from researchers to entrepreneurs to hobbyists.
Unitree says the design, optimized for large-scale manufacturing, enhances the robot’s strength.
The G1 features 23 to 43 joint motors depending on the model. It walks at speeds up to 2 meters per second. Its battery provides about 2 hours of use per charge, with quick-release functionality for easy swapping.
The G1 comes equipped with advanced sensors, including Intel RealSense and 3D LiDAR so it can see and navigate its environment. It can be fitted with dexterous hands that can perform delicate tasks like opening bottles, handling fragile items, and even welding. The hands use force-controlled technology to simulate the precision of human hands.
Unitree says the robot excels at household and industrial tasks.
The G1 is a smaller, more affordable version of Unitree’s flagship robot, the H1. Unitree boasts the full-size version as the world’s fastest humanoid robot. While the H1 has more size and power, the G1 offers similar advanced features in a more compact package.