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Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars

Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars
South China Morning Post Thursday 22 October 2026, 00:00 UTC By Minxiao Chang 1 min read
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A knife-wielding intruder is confronted. A car is lifted to free a trapped victim. A pedestrian is pulled from the path of an oncoming vehicle.

A knife-wielding intruder is confronted. A car is lifted to free a trapped victim. A pedestrian is pulled from the path of an oncoming vehicle. The scenes described are not from a Hollywood blockbuster, but a promotional clip for a new “guardian” robot created by the Chinese technology firm Unitree Robotics. The footage for the H2-X model, released on Wednesday, underscores a wider shift in strategy by the Hangzhou-based firm, as it focuses on finding practical, real-world uses for its athletic...
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