Viral video of new robot released by Chinese company raises questions about its abilities
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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| Original publisher | NBC News — Tech |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nbcnews.com/video/viral-video-of-new-robot-released-by-chinese-unitree-freaks-out-social-media-267347013874 |
| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT |
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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.July 27, 2026
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