Unitree robots dance on America's Got Talent amid US ban debate
On Tuesday night, NBC showcased an impressive performance by eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots on America's Got Talent, featuring Chinese dancer Wu Yufei from Sichuan province. This act aimed for the show's grand prize of US$1 million. Judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B all gave their enthusiastic approval. Cowell described the routine as "nuts, but brilliant," while Mel B praised the robots as "perfect." Since its inception in 2006, America's Got Talent has drawn an average of nearly 6 million viewers per episode in the previous season. This public display comes amid ongoing congressional discussions in the US regarding a potential ban on Unitree robots due to national security issues.
Key facts
- Eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots performed on America's Got Talent
- The performance aired Tuesday evening on NBC
- Chinese dancer Wu Yufei from Sichuan province performed alongside the robots
- The act auditioned for the US$1 million grand prize
- Judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B unanimously approved the act
- Simon Cowell described the performance as 'nuts, but brilliant'
- Mel B said the robots were 'perfect'
- America's Got Talent averaged nearly 6 million viewers per episode last season
- US Congress is considering a ban on Unitree robots
Entities
Artists
- Wu Yufei
Institutions
- Unitree
- NBC
- America's Got Talent
Locations
- United States
- Sichuan