Humanoid robots are entering a whole new era of agility 🤖🥋 Developed by Nitree Robotics, the G1 humanoid robot weighs just 35 kg yet can perform a standing side flip — a first for humanoid robots. With 23 advanced joints, it executes Kung Fu stances, spinning roundhouse kicks, sweeping leg trips, and can instantly regain balance when pushed. Its lighter sibling, the R1, pushes agility even further. At only 25 kg with 26 joints, it can flip, hand-walk, navigate steep slopes, and perform complex East Asian martial arts movements with smooth control. Training inside Nvidia Isaac Simulator allows these robots to learn millions of scenarios faster than real-world testing. Combined with LiDAR sensors and multimodal AI, they can react to their surroundings almost instantly. Even more surprising — the G1 costs around $16,000, about the price of a used car. With robot kickboxing tournaments already emerging, the line between science fiction and reality is getting thinner every year. #ai #technology #Robot & Robotics