Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have programmed a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play basketball, almost perfectly mimicking the skills of a human athlete. Wang called it the “first-ever real-world basketball demo by a humanoid robot,” boasting that he “became the first person to record a block against a humanoid.”First-ever real-world basketball demoby a humanoid robot 🤖🏀Bonus: I became the first person to record a block against a humanoid🤭 #Robotics #AI #TechDemo #NBA pic.twitter.com/mERAsHxsLI — Yinhuai (@NliGjvJbycSeD6t) November 20, 2025It’s an impressive demo, showcasing how far humanoid robotics has come in a matter of years. We’ve seen the four-foot-four-inch humanoid perform impressive kung fu moves and easily shrug off a direct flying dropkick from an adult human. “Man, I hope I get to see proper robotics basketball leagues,” another Reddit user mused. More on the Unitree G1: Unstoppable Martial Arts Robot Can Take a Direct Dropkick Without Falling Down