Viral video of new robot released by Chinese Unitree freaks out social media

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Viral video of new robot released by Chinese Unitree freaks out social media​

NBC News

Jul 28, 2026

Chinese robotics company Unitree released a new video of its "super athlete" model. It's going viral for its impressive all-terrain capabilities. It's also raising questions about advancements in robotics and how it could be used in the future. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.

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Unitree Super Athlete AS2-W​

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