Wang Leehom has recently been busy with his concert tour in mainland China. During his show in Chengdu, the 49-year-old singer-songwriter surprised audiences by inviting six Unitree humanoid robots to join him as backup dancers. Just like the professional dancers, the robots grooved to demanding dance moves and closed with epic front flips, prompting cheers from the crowd.
Videos of Wang Leehom performing alongside robots quickly went viral, even making headlines in international media. Apparently, the buzz also boosted several robotics-related stocks. Industry experts believe Wang’s use of robot dancers is pioneering and predict that many future concerts will follow suit, highlighting the strong commercial potential of robots in entertainment industries.
Previously, Wang Leehom also shared an AI-powered moment on social media, where he “connected” via video call with his 1995 self. He told his younger version, “Long time no see. It’s 2025 now, and it’s your 30th debut anniversary.” His 1995 self responded in shock, asking whether so many people would really attend his concerts in the future and wondering how it would all be possible. The 2025 Wang encouraged his younger self to keep learning and improving and even connected with his future self from 2060, the futuristic concept eliciting another round of cheers from the audience.
Raya
No offense but what a waste of money. I suppose I get the novelty but it ridulous how far people are taking AI and robots. I would watch real people dance and money should support real people who need jobs.
Joni
Not sure about a waste of money. It could be cheaper to keep and maintain in the longer term. A robot doesn’t need monthly salaries, nor go on strikes, nor grumble about heavy schedules and off days and all other sorts of HR issues.
But yes, I would prefer that they leave arts and expressions to humans. It would be too creepy for a robot to display human emotions.
Dxc
This is disrespectful to art and real dancers. I’m surprised I still see his news thought he was cancelled.