Unitree Robotics has grown by leaps and bounds since 2016.

So much so that the Chinese startup’s G1 humanoid robot has just been upgraded to a production version, New Atlas reported on Monday. This means that the droid has received stronger performance and an even nicer look, according to the company, and also better complies with mass production guidelines.

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The G1 model was only introduced a few months ago, and the Unitree team has already given it some significant upgrades. However, the basic specs remain largely the same: The G1 measures 1.32 meters and weighs 35 kilos. Its visor-like face features 3D LiDAR and a depth camera, while a noise-cancelling microphone enables voice commands and a stereo speaker makes it responsive. Once fully charged, the robot can run for about two hours before needing more juice.

What the robot can actually do DoA new video gives us a glimpse of the G1’s capabilities. It can jump, turn around, and even perform crazy dances. When climbing stairs, the robot can avoid scattered debris and calibrate its steps to maneuver at different heights. It can also run (but only up to 7 km/h) and maintain its balance when facing human enemies.

Although the $16,000 robot is available for purchase, it’s unclear whether Unitree has actually begun mass production of the model, New Atlas noted. If and when it hits the mass market, it will also face competition from other companies entering the humanoid robot business. Boston Dynamics launched a similar robot earlier this year that’s just as capable as Unitree’s model, if not more so. And just this month, BMW announced it had conducted autonomous testing of the Figure 02 used in the development of the brand’s vehicles. (Mercedes-Benz has also announced it will use humanoid robots in the manufacture of its cars.)

Unitree’s G1 hasn’t helped with vehicles yet, but it could be more useful for everyday tasks. For example, an earlier video shows it flipping food in a frying pan. Personally, I wouldn’t mind having a robot make me a cheese sandwich or an omelet sometime soon, but that might be all I have to do with the robot world.

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