Researchers at the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) have trained a humanoid robot to pull a car weighing 3,086 pounds (1,400 kg) over a flat surface. <\/p>\n
The feat appears remarkable, given that the Unitree\u2019s G1 weighs just 77 pounds (35 kgs) and stands 132 cms (4.3 ft) tall.<\/p>\n
BAAI posted the visual of the humanoid pulling off this feat on their official X handle on Monday. <\/p>\n
The G1 humanoid maintained remarkable balance and steadiness while towing the car, displaying advanced AI-powered dynamic balance and strength.<\/p>\n
Witnessing the feat<\/p>\n
The footage shows the humanoid making a visible effort to pull the car out of the parking area over a flat surface. After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.<\/p>\n
Surpassing its previous accomplishments like walking, jumping, and performing human-like backflips, the newer Unitree G1 has demonstrated even more advanced maneuvers.<\/p>\n
These experiments look like a broader effort to train humanoids to maintain balance in challenging environments ahead of industrial or service-oriented applications.<\/p>\n
A few users were visibly impressed as the Unitree G1 pulled out this feat, while others shared their opinions on why the experiment didn\u2019t sound convincing.<\/p>\n
Real or fake?<\/p>\n
The humanoid garnered positive reviews for showcasing its physical strength during the experiment. <\/p>\n
If there’s no remote control, it’s really impressive<\/p>\n
\u2014 onecookie (@_onecookie) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Another user suggested that the Unitree G1 be given Timberland boots, with an edited image of the humanoid wearing a pair.<\/p>\n Another user voiced a similar opinion, stating there was a \u2018loss of force\u2019 since the humanoid had no rubber soles to tackle friction.<\/p>\n \u201cThe concept is fake. 1400kg means nothing. The real pulling force required depends on the coefficient of friction between the rolling wheels and the floor,\u201d wrote one of the users<\/a>.<\/p>\n The test also showed a driver sitting inside the car, and some users were quick to point out whether the test was truly carried out without any human intervention.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd how much pedal is being used by the guy inside the car?\u201d wrote another user.<\/a><\/p>\n A history of lifting weights<\/p>\n Robots designed by different companies have lifted weights in the past, albeit not to the extent seen in this video.<\/p>\n MagicBot, built by a Chinese startup called MagicLabs, pulled three adult humans on a cart weighing around 551 pounds (250 kg).<\/p>\n The \u201cLaborer\u201d series robot, developed by Wuhan Glory Road Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., could easily lift 132 pounds<\/a> (60 kg). <\/p>\n Furthermore, KAERI\u2019s ARMstrong Dex humanoid can perform dead-hang pull-ups while carrying a 44-pound<\/a> (20 kg) weight, demonstrating powerful hydraulic strength and disaster-response potential.<\/p>\n In contrast, the G1\u2019s car-pulling display seems visually impressive, but raises questions about how far such stunts translate into meaningful, real-world robotic performance.<\/p>\n For now, the demonstration is another example of how researchers are testing the limits of humanoid robotics.<\/p>\n