Agibot Lingxi X2: Humanoid robot performs Webster flip
The humanoid robot Agibot Lingxi X2 has performed a Webster flip. The forward somersault, performed with a single leg, requires a high degree of body control.
The Lingxi X2 robot performing a Webster flip.
(Image: Agibot)
Chinese robotics company Agibot has taught its humanoid robot Lingxi X2 to perform a Webster flip. The front somersault with a one-legged takeoff is one of the basic moves in parkour, but it is not easy to learn and execute.
The Webster flip is a forward somersault performed with one leg extended. The rear leg supports the forward rotational movement. To master the jump flawlessly requires precise body control in the air, accurate coordination, balance, and strength. The jump is used in gymnastics competitions and parkour.
Body control
The Webster flip is a major challenge for humanoid robots. Particular challenges include body coordination, balance, and the precise application of force during the jump. Agibot has equipped the humanoid Lingxi X2 with sensor systems and real-time perception that serve to precisely detect the robot's status and ensure accurate control and coordination of the actuators. The robot also features multi-joint force control. Using proprietary motion algorithms and AI training, the robot is able to perform dynamic movements such as the Webster flip, usually without stumbling.
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Agibot wants to use the demonstration of the Webster flip to raise awareness of its Lingxi X1 robot. Other robotics companies, such as Boston Dynamics and Unitree Robotics, also repeatedly use the dynamic movement capabilities of their humanoid robots to demonstrate their embodied intelligence and attract attention. However, the truth is that the movements shown in videos, such as forward and backward somersaults or other acrobatic feats, do not always work, and the videos often only show when something has worked.
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However, there is more to the efforts to give humanoid robots embodied intelligence than just attracting attention: robotics companies want to better prepare their robots for work in industry and households. There, they must be able to perform precise movements. This requires precise control of the body.
Agibot unveiled its humanoid robot Lingxi X2 in early 2025. In May, the robotics company then launched a partner program for companies that want to use the robot in practice. The next steps sound ambitious: series production is set to start this year.
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