Unitree unveiled a 500‑kg walking robot with an internal space for a person

Chinese robot Unitree showcases a new “humanoid” pickup

In an attempt to adopt the aesthetics of cyberpunk and sci‑fi films, manufacturers sometimes push beyond practicality: electric pickups in the style of Tesla Cybertruck have appeared on the market. In this context, Chinese company Unitree introduced a completely different “exotic” model—a walking robot with a cabin for a human.

What is it?

The GD01 robot has four limbs (two legs and two arms) and can move on either two or four legs. When moving “on all fours,” its torso bends at the back to the maximum, creating the impression that it “bends” in front of its limbs. In this position a person inside the cabin (which is built into the robot’s “chest”) ends up lying face‑up.

Demonstration of capabilities

In a short video, Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showed how the robot can perform tasks requiring strength and maneuverability that are beyond human capability. One example is demolishing a concrete wall with a single punch. The company emphasizes the GD01’s civilian orientation and calls for careful and responsible use.

Technical specifications

- Weight: about 500 kg (with a person in the cabin)

- Launch price: from $650,000

- Additional features and sales date have not yet been announced.

- Unitree’s main goal is to attract attention to its upcoming IPO.

Financial context

Over the past year, Unitree has become the world’s largest supplier of humanoid robots, primarily on the Chinese market. The company recorded a profit of $88 million and revenue that more than quadrupled to $251 million.

Thus, the GD01 is not just a technological experiment but a strategic move by Unitree to strengthen its position in the global robotics market.