This Unitree Robot Lets You Control a Full Body Avatar in Real Time

Everyone has dreamed of having a robotic body that moves exactly as they do, and Unitree Robotics just turned that fantasy into something real. Their new “Embodied Avatar: Full-body Teleoperation Platform” shows a human operating a humanoid robot in real time, transferring every motion, gesture, and movement directly into the robot’s body.

The concept is simple yet mind-blowing — a person wears a motion-capture suit or control rig, and the robot mirrors their body instantly. Every arm lift, step forward, or head turn is translated into synchronized robotic motion. This gives operators a full sense of embodiment, as if they are physically inside the robot, performing the task themselves.

In the video, Unitree demonstrates this technology using one of its humanoid robots, believed to be part of the G1 platform. The system not only captures real-time motion but also records full-body data for training future AI behavior models. This creates a bridge between human intelligence and robotic precision.

The implications are massive — from remote exploration and rescue operations to industrial maintenance and even immersive digital avatars for entertainment. The phrase “Embodied Avatar” is more than a marketing term; it represents a new way humans and robots can merge to overcome physical boundaries.

Unitree’s bold step into telepresence robotics marks another major leap forward for the industry, showing how full-body data and human-machine synergy could soon become part of our everyday lives.