22 hours Ago By Rob Currell
It seems we take another step into a science fiction future every day - and not even the world of fashion is immune, with a robot and a mechanical dog taking to the catwalk in China. The robot can even dance and perform martial arts moves. The Unitree robots were the stars of the show at Shanghai Fashion Week.
The show exhibited a bold concept - combining technology with fashion in the pursuit of artistic endeavour. Xu Shangxi, creative director of avant-garde label NMTG, which put on the show, said the display drew inspiration from Unitree's viral Chinese New Year performance. It was reported that he aimed to explore the symbiosis of nature, humanity, and technology through this collaboration.
Yahoo News reported on the event, which seemed to captivate the imaginations of those in attendance. As if it wasn't surprising enough having a humanoid robot doing the job of a supermodel - the bot's four-legged robot friend added the icing on the cake for the experience. The robots proved to be a big hit with the fashion week audience, and many people went up close to say hello to the technology.
The G1 robot, standing 127 cm tall, demonstrated advanced AI-driven motion control, allowing it to perform dynamic movements like dancing and martial arts moves. The robotics industry has grown modestly over the past few years, reported Yahoo News. Alongside AI, the technology is being used in various industries for diverse applications.
And now robotic companies are growing faster than ever, driven by advancements in technology through AI. This latest innovative display continues the tradition of robots in fashion, seen in previous events like Alexander McQueen's 1999 London Fashion Week performance and collaborations with Boston Dynamics at Paris Fashion Week. Humanoid robots are now a rapidly growing entity in the global market and advancing rapidly due to AI technology.
These two legged machines are no longer the far-fetched ideas of science fiction writers and are instead being seen more and more in every day life. According to Goldman Sachs’ research, the total market for humanoid robots is projected to cross $38 billion by 2035, a massive upgrade from its previous forecast of $6 billion in 2023..
