Robots Dance to AGT Final

Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei and his robot dance crew, Homies, have made it to the final of America's Got Talent, marking a significant milestone in the growing trend of robot dancing in China. The robots, made by Chinese robotics group Unitree, have been trained to perform intricate dance routines through a process of capturing human movements, running computer simulations, and fine-tuning their performances.

Wu Yufei, a 27-year-old from Sichuan, has spent 13 years performing solo before teaming up with robots. He has found that dancing with robots gives him a 'very magical feeling' and that his robot dancers now feel like more than just 'cold, lifeless machines'. The art director behind Wu and Unitree's AGT performances, Fang Zhenghua, describes training a robot to dance as 'creating a soul'.

The robots' training involves capturing intricate human movements, running computer simulations, and then transferring results to the robots. A 30-second dance routine could take days or weeks to perfect. Robot dancing has become a huge craze in China after Unitree robots performed at China's annual Spring Festival gala performance, with businesses and event planners rushing to hire robots to perform and attract visitors.

## What's next Wu Yufei and his robot crew Homies are preparing for the AGT final, with their performances showcasing the growing trend of robot dancing in China. The combination of human dancers and robots has created a new form of entertainment, with the potential to revolutionize the dance industry.

## Why it matters The growing trend of robot dancing in China has significant implications for the entertainment industry. With robots able to perform intricate dance routines, they are becoming increasingly popular at events and performances. The use of robots in dance performances also raises questions about the impact of AI on the arts, and whether robots can truly replace human dancers.

The success of Wu Yufei and his robot crew Homies in America's Got Talent has brought attention to the growing trend of robot dancing in China. As the technology continues to improve, it will be interesting to see how robots are used in dance performances in the future.