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Booster T1

The Booster T1 is a humanoid robot developed by Beijing-based startup Booster Robots, introduced in 2024. Designed for industrial and research applications, it features high-torque joint actuators, advanced motion control, and AI-driven coordination for balance and manipulation tasks. The T1 highlights China’s rapid progress in humanoid robotics, emphasizing modular design, efficient power systems, and the ability to perform complex physical operations safely in human environments.

Booster, Noetix Disrupt Humanoid Market with Low-Cost Robots

December 27, 2025October 23, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Booster Robotics' K1 and Noetix Robotics' Bumi humanoid robots

A few years into the humanoid robotics frenzy, prices are already plummeting.

Takeaways from the First Olympics for Humanoid Robots

November 2, 2025August 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing offered a peak into a robot-run future that China intends to dominate.

Beijing Holds First World Humanoid Robot Games as Anduril Brings Defense Tech to NASCAR

November 2, 2025August 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree G1 humanoid kickboxing robot and Anduril NASCAR racecar

As tensions simmer between the US and China, it’s manifesting into bold displays where innovation doubles as a show of power.

Chinese Humanoid Robots Learn MMA, Enter the Ring

November 2, 2025May 17, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AgiBot and Unitree humanoid robots

China’s humanoid robots are preparing for battle, quite literally, as concerns grow in the West about the safety of the AI-powered machines.

China’s Robots Steal the Show at Shanghai Fashion Week, Disrupt Service Industry

November 2, 2025March 28, 2025 by Mike Kalil
MagicBot Commercial Humanoid and Unitree G1 at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

As Unitree’s G1 AI robot enters the world of high fashion, other rising Chinese firms are disrupting the service sector and dominating global competitions.

Kung Fu Bot: Unitree’s Martial Artist in Training

November 2, 2025March 5, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Practices Kung Fu

Leading Chinese robotics firm Unitree is teaching its AI-powered G1 humanoid robot martial arts.

Booster Robotics Doubles Down on Extreme AI Robot Abuse

May 14, 2026February 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Booster Robotics Extreme Stress Testing

If you’re disturbed by how Kai Cenat treats his robots, wait until you see how Booster Robotics treats its humanoids.

ENGINE AI’S New PM01 Humanoid Robot, Priced at $12K, Undercuts Unitree G1

May 13, 2026December 25, 2024 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI's PM01 humanoid robot

ENGINEAI just announced its new lightweight humanoid robot, the PM01, that moves quickly and is highly customizable.

China’s Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cocky

May 4, 2026October 21, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Composition of Chinese AI Robots: Booster Robotics T1, Fourier GR-2, Robot Era Star1, Unitree G1, and UBTECH Walker S1

China’s humanoid robots are getting cocky. The country’s leading robotics firms are on a tear, releasing footage of their advanced AI robots conquering impressive feats.

China Steps Up Efforts to Dominate Humanoid Robotics Market

November 1, 2025October 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
China AI Robotics Ilustration

China is stepping up its efforts to lead the global humanoid robotics market.

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