An interesting video of the Unity G1 humanoid robot in Brooklyn Bridge Park has gone viral, showcasing a light-hearted and slightly surreal interaction between cutting-edge robotics and everyday urban life. Video filmed shows the 4.3-foot-long Unity G1 passing joggers and benches at a speed of 7.4 mph.
Launching in 2024 by Hangzhou-based Unitary Robotics, the education version of this 77-pound combat vehicle with agile movements is priced at about $44,000. It also performed a flip during China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala. Onlookers filmed the amusing scene, with some cheering on the technical milestone and others cautioning regarding safety around children.
The video drew interesting comments, with one user writing: “I’ve always wondered if robots designed to assist humans really need to be humanoid. This is something I’ve questioned for a long time.”
Another wrote: “When a humanoid robot starts casually interacting with children on the street, the future isn’t coming – it’s already here.”
The latest video offers a tantalizing glimpse of how the world can finally put aside differences and unite in peace, as AI and robots are seen running around with children on the streets of New York City.
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