Chinese humanoid robots powered by LLMs become social media stars

Humanoid robots from China's Unitree, particularly the Unitree G1 model, have become viral social media sensations, accumulating millions of followers and billions of views. The robots, equipped with large language models for real-time conversation in multiple languages, have been deployed in various public settings including parliaments, mountains, and city streets, performing stunts and interacting with crowds. Several models like Edward Warchocki in Poland, Rizzbot in Austin, and others have gained celebrity status, with Edward accumulating over 1 million followers. The Unitree G1 is one of the most affordable and widely available humanoid robots on the global market, contributing to the proliferation of these AI-powered social media personalities.