Chinese robotics startup EngineAI claims its PM01 is the first humanoid robot to successfully perform a frontflip. The Shenzhen-based startup shared footage of the robot completing the stunt, receiving applause from onlookers. The video ends with PM01 walking through the Shenzhen Tourist Information Center, with Engine AI stating that the robot is evolving daily. Launched in December 2024, the PM01 is a smaller version of the SE01, Engine AI’s flagship humanoid known for its realistic walking gait. The company gained global attention in October 2024 with a demo showcasing the SE01’s human-like movement. Engine AI’s PM01 and SE01 humanoid robots are gaining attention for their advanced agility and capabilities. The AI-powered robots are shown undergoing training, assisting police officers, and interacting with the public. Shenzhen’s police department is reportedly testing PM01 robots in a project integrating artificial intelligence with law enforcement, according to Chinese state media, reports Mikekalil.com. Frontflips are notably harder than backflips for both humans and robots. Frontflips move weight forward, making balance control more challenging and landings more unstable than backflips, which preserve the center of mass alignment and enable stronger leg pushes and better mid-air adjustments.

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