POSTED: 23 Feb, 2026
John McCormick and Swinburne’s two humanoid robots (the Unitree G1 and AGIBOT) were featured on ABC News last week, where John shared insights on the growing capabilities of humanoid robots and their potential future role in our everyday lives. The story followed global attention sparked by the impressive humanoid robot performances at China’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
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