Unitree H1 humanoid robot malfunctions during testing, damages equipment
A video shows a Unitree H1 humanoid robot being used by robot combat company REK thrashing uncontrollably while suspended from a crane during testing, causing the crane to collapse to the ground. The operator attributed the malfunction to human error in running a full-body policy while the robot's feet were not touching the ground. The robot was reportedly still able to walk after the incident.
What happened
A viral video shows a Unitree H1 humanoid robot flailing uncontrollably while suspended from a crane during testing by robot combat company REK.
The robot swung uncontrollably, causing the crane apparatus to collapse to the ground, narrowly missing nearby technicians.
Reported impact
The crane apparatus crashed to the ground, requiring repairs.
Nearby technicians were narrowly missed by the falling equipment.
Index analysis
According to REK's operator Cix Liv, the malfunction resulted from human error: 'we ran a full body policy while the feet weren't touching the ground.'
Liv reported that the robot was still able to walk after the incident.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.