Unitree's new H2-X robot loses a leg during public demo

Unitree Robotics' H2-X humanoid, unveiled on October 21, lost balance while performing a side flip at a conference in Hangzhou and fell sideways, detaching its right mechanical lower leg at the joint. The company has not yet issued an official response. The robot is marketed for security patrols and emergency rescue.

• The incident occurred at the World Physical AI Conference in Hangzhou
• The robot's right lower leg detached at the joint in the fall
• H2-X was unveiled on October 21 with a claimed ~8-hour battery life
• Unitree has not yet explained the cause or disclosed fixes