Unitree Robotics G1 robot skates on ice and rollerblades with ease
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We’ve seen robots walk, run, climb stairs and even recently finish a half marathon. So far, we have not seen a robot that glides on ice like an Olympic skater or spins on one leg without losing its balance on skates.
That’s exactly what Unitree Robotics has demonstrated with its G1 humanoid robot. In the newly released images, the robot moves on skates and ice skates while keeping its posture stable thanks to coordinated wheel and leg control. It’s pretty amazing to watch.
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Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot glides on wheels, skates and ice skates, demonstrating sharp balance, turns and even somersaults. (Unitree Robotics)
Unitree G1 video highlights
A few moments really stand out when you actually watch the video. It begins with the robot leaning into motion, almost stepping as it propels itself forward on two wheels, shifting its weight from side to side as if one wheel were steering the other. His arms move up and down to stay balanced, giving him a rhythm closer to walking than rolling, as if he were constantly adapting in real time.
He then performs a series of turns and an impressive somersault, landing cleanly on two wheels and continuing on his way without missing a beat. No hesitation.
He then switches to skates and moves with the same level of control. He glides, does fancy footwork, changes directions and even lifts a leg as he turns and balances like it’s second nature. That alone would be impressive.
But the real moment of wonder comes at the end. On the ice, the robot begins to make smooth turns as if it were figure skating, while maintaining its stance without slipping. That’s when you start to see how far these humanoid robots have come.
Why does the Unitree G1’s action feel different?
Most humanoid robots face the same problem. Standing upright while doing something dynamic pushes control systems to their limits. G1 changes this equation by blending the two approaches. It combines wheeled efficiency with footed adaptability. This means it can roll when speed is important and step up when the terrain gets tough.
In the demo, the robot switches between these modes seamlessly. It performs continuous movement rather than stopping to rebalance. You see 360-degree spins, controlled spins, and even front flips with no visible pause.
This level of fluidity points to advances in real-time control, balance correction, and movement planning. These are areas that have held humanoid robots back for years until now.
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The Unitree G1 performs spins, spins and clean flips while riding on wheels and skates. The demo offers a stunning look at how far humanoid robots have come. (Unitree Robotics)
Unitree G1 features: what’s under the hood
The hardware behind the G1 explains why it can achieve this. Unitree designed the system as a full-fledged platform for AI training and deployment. This means the robot collects its own data, learns from the simulation, and applies those lessons in the real world.
The robot comes in two main versions. The standard model focuses on fixed tasks. The Flagship version adds a wheeled base that can reach speeds of approximately 3.3 feet per second.
Both variations share a humanoid structure with up to 19 degrees of freedom. Each arm has seven degrees of freedom and can lift approximately 6.6 pounds. The flexible waist allows for wide ranges of motion, aiding balance during dynamic movement.
Vision comes from a binocular camera on the head, along with wrist cameras for close-up work. The system can use different grippers, including dexterous hands for more delicate tasks.
At its core, the Flagship model runs on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module with up to 100 TOPS of computing capacity. This level of embedded processing supports real-time decision-making during complex movements.
Depending on the robot’s work intensity, battery life can extend up to six hours.
Why are the wheels of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot important?
Robotics has been bent in two directions for years. Wheeled machines move efficiently but struggle with obstacles. Legged robots cope with complex environments but use more energy and move slower.
Unitree’s approach tries to combine both. By adding wheels to a humanoid frame, G1 can move quickly on flat surfaces and still adapt when conditions change. This hybrid design also reduces wear on ports and increases energy efficiency over long distances.
It also opens the door to new types of missions. A robot like this can move around a warehouse, engage in precise manipulation at a workstation, and then move on to the next job without slowing down.
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The Unitree R1 humanoid robot operates on a flat surface. The model attracts attention with its price of $ 5,900. (Unitree Robotics)
Kurt’s important takeaways
Ice skating is what attracts you first. Fun to watch but hard to ignore. What stands out after a few seconds is how steady the robot remains the entire time. It keeps moving, it keeps adapting, and it never comes close to losing control. This is a big change from the stop-and-go movement we’re used to seeing. If this continues to evolve, as I know it will, you will see robots that can move in real environments without slowing down or needing constant input.
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