Unitree's Humanoid Robots Wow Audience at 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala with AI-Powered Dance
2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala was a night to remember as renowned film director Zhang Yimou, in collaboration with Hangzhou Unitree Robotics and Xinjiang Arts Institute, showcased a mesmerizing program titled Yang BOT. The highlight of the evening was when over a dozen humanoid robots, adorned in traditional Yangge attire and clutching red handkerchiefs, graced the stage and flawlessly danced in harmony with the human performers.

The humanoid robots, dressed in floral vests, showcased their skills by performing the Yangko dance and even spinning handkerchiefs with precision. Yangge, a beloved Chinese folk dance known for its lively costumes, rhythmic movements, and incorporation of handkerchiefs or fans, was brought to life in a unique and futuristic way at the gala.
Unitree Robotics introduced the H1 robot in August 2023, and its standout feature during the performance was its cutting-edge AI-driven full-body motion control technology, allowing the robots to move with grace and accuracy alongside the human dancers.
Unitree Robotics collaborates with Zhang Yimou and Xinjiang Arts Institute for Yang BOT program
Humanoid robots dressed in traditional Yangge costumes perform alongside human dancers
H1 robot's AI-driven full-body motion control technology impresses audience
Source: TECHNODE