It takes a lot to catch the eye of tech billionaire Elon Musk, but a futuristic dance performance at a concert in China has done exactly that. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was left visibly impressed by a viral video showing an 'army' of humanoid robots sharing the stage with renowned singer-songwriter Wang Leehom, signaling a bold new era for live entertainment.
Robots Steal the Show in Chengdu
The groundbreaking moment took place during Wang Leehom's 'Best Place Tour' stop in Chengdu, China. A group of advanced robots from Unitree, dressed in stylish baggy pants and sparkling overshirts, performed alongside the artist. Their act was far from simple; the machines executed complex moves like 'Webster flips' and intricate choreography with a startling, human-like fluidity and perfect synchrony.
The audience in Chengdu responded with thunderous applause, with thousands of fans quickly recording the spectacle on their smartphones. According to a statement from Wang Leehom's official website, the performance was designed to blend advanced technology with powerful live music, creating "a truly unforgettable moment." The statement noted that as the opening beats of 'Open Fire' filled the venue, the robotic dancers appeared, moving in sharp, precise synchronization with the singer's choreography, transforming the stage into a futuristic spectacle.
Elon Musk's One-Word Verdict on the Viral Clip
The video quickly spread on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user posted it with the caption: "Robots in China are doing it all now, even dancing on stage like pros." Elon Musk, who is rarely effusive in his praise, saw the clip and offered a succinct, one-word reaction: "Impressive."
Musk's fascination is particularly noteworthy given his own ventures into robotics. His company, Tesla, is actively developing its own humanoid robot named Optimus. While Optimus has been demonstrated performing basic tasks and light dance moves at Tesla events, the highly polished and dynamic performance of the Unitree robots in China underscores the intense and rapid progress in the global robotics sector.
The Future of Robotic Entertainment Arrives
This concert performance is being hailed as a landmark event in live entertainment. Wang Leehom's team stated that the bold use of robotic dancers highlighted the artist's constant drive to innovate and push the boundaries of concert experiences. Fans praised the segment as one of the most creative highlights of the entire tour, demonstrating how music and cutting-edge technology can merge seamlessly to create something entirely new.
The event marks a significant step forward for robotic applications beyond industrial and service roles, positioning them as potential performers and collaborators in the creative arts. As companies like Tesla and Unitree continue to advance their technology, such public displays are likely to become more common, reshaping audience expectations and setting new standards for what is possible on stage.
