This humanoid robot’s spine-chilling move is made for Halloween
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Trevor Mogg Published October 29, 2025 |
When robotics firm Unitree made its G1 humanoid robot available for sale last year, it probably didn’t imagine someone turning it into a terrifying contraption fit for Halloween.
But AI and robotics tinkerer Logon Olson has done just that.
After acquiring a G1 humanoid robot for his workshop in March, Olson has been sharing his experiences on X as he fiddles around with his new high-tech toy.
And possibly because Halloween is almost upon us, Olson has now found a way to get his robot to scare the bejesus out of anyone he chooses.
Watch the clip below to find out what we mean … but beware, it’s not for the faint-hearted:
The freaky “stand-to-crawl” maneuver happens in the blink of an eye and is enough to rattle your nerves. And yes, it does crawl …
It’s not clear if Olson plans to take the robot out trick-or-treating on Friday night, but if he does, it’s sure to provoke screams of horror from anyone who spots it clattering around in the shadows.
China-based Unitree launched the G1 with a starting price of about $16,000. The humanoid robot is a smaller, more affordable version of its H1 humanoid robot, which impressed many people with its efforts at the recent robot Olympics. There’s also the more affordable R1 humanoid robot aimed at developers, educators, and hobbyists interested in learning more about robotics.
The G1, which is targeted at more advanced roboticists who are keen to experiment with programming the robot to perform various actions — scaring the neighbors among them, it seems.The robot stands at 132 centimeters and weighs about 35 kilograms, and offers features such as 3D LiDAR, a built-in camera, speaker and microphone, and a walking speed of up to 2 meters per second.
Recent videos have shown the G1 displaying impressive balance and agility by pulling along a car and recovering quickly from being knocked over, with the latter bearing some similarity to Olson’s own work with the robot.
Founded in 2016, Unitree has made a name for itself in the robotics space as it seeks to lead the way in an increasingly competitive sector. And for sure, the Halloween market is there if it wants it …
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