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Footage released on Monday captures the robots, clad in red T-shirts, performing coordinated punches, kicks and even aerial flips in tight formation at the historic temple, which dates back more than six centuries.
Their movements demonstrated precise technique and coordination of Chinese martial arts, according to state broadcaster CGTN.
The clip was labeled "live-action, not AI-generated" and ended with the robots performing a traditional fist-clasping salute.
Unitree's humanoid robots perfrom synchronized kung fu routines. Video courtesy of the company
Unitree recently drew attention after its humanoid robots performed at China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala on Feb. 16, where the company said the machines showcased several technical milestones, including world’s first continuous freestyle table-vaulting parkour and aerial flips.
Following the gala, it released another video on YouTube featuring more than 40 G1 robots performing a synchronized routine that arranged into a New Year’s greeting visible from above.
Chief executive Wang Xingxing said the company aims to expand its customer base this year and plans to ship about 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026. An Omdia report published in January ranked Unitree as the world’s second-largest humanoid robot maker by shipments in 2025, delivering 4,200 units out of a global total of 13,317.
Wang said several new products are in development this year, ranging from practical service robots to more experimental systems designed to push technological boundaries.
"Enabling robots to truly drive human productivity forward is our common goal," Wang said. "This is also the focus of our efforts this year."
