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Tradition and high-tech merge at China's biggest TV gala: robots whirl swords through the air and perform perfectly synchronized choreographies - but how does it actually work?

At China's biggest TV gala for the Spring Festival, the Unitree robots show what is possible today in terms of technology and choreography. Minute-long fight scenes, acrobatic movements and perfectly timed sequences transform the stage into a futuristic spectacle - a highlight of China's most-watched television program.

Robotics in motion

How the robots perform their kung fu movements so perfectly remains a developer secret - but the video clearly shows how high-tech and choreography merge into a fascinating dance.

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