Unitree says its GD01 rideable robot starts at $574,000, walks on two legs, transforms into four-legged form and can smash through a pile of bricks.

The new 'mecha' robot, which weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands nearly 10 foot tall, is designed for urban mobility.

The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company's portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals Bridging the gap between science fiction and reality, a ...