Unitree Makes a Big Robot for People

May 13, 2026, 12:11
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

A Chinese company called Unitree made a new robot. It is called the GD01. A person can sit inside it.

Main Body

The robot costs $650,000. It is very heavy. A person sits in a special seat inside a metal frame. The robot can walk on two legs. It can also walk on four legs. It is strong and can break walls. A person controls the robot. But maybe a computer can also move it. The company says users must be safe. Do not change the robot in dangerous ways.

Conclusion

Unitree now sells a very expensive robot for people. It has strict safety rules.

Learning

🛠️ The 'Can' Power-Up

Look at how the text describes the robot. It uses can to show what the robot is able to do. This is the easiest way to describe skills or possibilities in English.

How it works: Subject + can + action

Examples from the text:

  • The robot can walk on two legs. →\rightarrow (It is able to walk)
  • It can break walls. →\rightarrow (It has the power to break)
  • A computer can move it. →\rightarrow (It is possible for a computer to move it)

Quick Tip for A2: Notice that we don't say "can to walk" or "cans walk." The word can never changes, no matter who is doing the action!

  • I can...
  • You can...
  • The robot can...

Vocabulary Learning

robot
A machine that can do tasks automatically
Example:The robot can walk on two legs.
company
A business that makes or sells products
Example:Unitree is a Chinese company.
heavy
Weighing a lot of weight
Example:The robot is very heavy.
seat
A place to sit on
Example:A person can sit inside the seat.
metal
A strong, hard material like iron or steel
Example:The robot has a metal frame.
walk
To move by putting one foot in front of the other
Example:The robot can walk on two legs.
legs
The limbs used for standing and walking
Example:It can walk on four legs.
strong
Able to do hard work or resist pressure
Example:The robot is strong and can break walls.
break
To smash or smash into pieces
Example:The robot can break walls.
dangerous
Able to cause harm or injury
Example:Do not change the robot in dangerous ways.