Key facts
- Unitree's humanoid robots performed on the US television show America's Got Talent.
- The performance received a standing ovation from the studio audience.
- Analysts note a divergence in public and lawmaker views on Chinese robots.
A significant gap is emerging between the American public's reception of Chinese robots and the stance of lawmakers, according to analysts. This follows a notable performance by Unitree's G1 humanoid robots on the US television show 'America's Got Talent'. The robots received a standing ovation from the live audience during the show's season premiere. While official ratings are pending, the appearance on a prime-time show could foster greater mainstream acceptance of such technology.