Last month, EngineAl caught the entire industry off guard with EngineAI PM01, the World First Humanoid Robot to Achieve Front-flip Stunt without a wobble. No support wires, no second chances. Just a clean, controlled motion that had engineers, roboticists, and casual viewers alike hitting replay in disbelief.

It wasn’t just impressive, it was unexpected. Robots have lifted, carried, and even sprinted, but a front flip? That was new territory. And for a brief moment, it felt like the limit of what we could expect from PM01 but that's not true.

PM01 is back, EngineAl didn’t just want to make PM01 move or jump; they wanted it to perform. This time, it’s not defying gravity rather it’s dancing. But not just any dance. This bot is channeling Kung Fu Hustle’s iconic Axe Gang, complete with exaggerated movements, dramatic poses, and that unmistakable strut.

And this isn’t just some pre-programmed routine running in a loop. According to EngineAI, PM01 has spent hours “training” with real human choreographers, refining its motions to capture the unique swagger and rhythm that made the film’s gangsters so memorable. This is movement with attitude, down to the flick of a wrist.

Engineering Meets Theatrics

How does a machine built for precision manage to move with so much personality? A few major breakthroughs made it possible:

1. 0.01-second precision joints: Because even a fraction of a second’s delay throws off the rhythm.
2. Force-control algorithms: Allowing for fluid motion instead of mechanical stiffness.
3. 24 degrees of freedom (DOF) full-body sync: So it’s not just the arms moving—the whole body is in sync, down to the footwork.

Even the walk had to be right. Engineers fine-tuned every detail, ensuring PM01 could nail the signature “Axe Gang” strut with eerie accuracy.

Why Does This Matter?

At first glance, it’s easy to see this as just a fun experiment. A robot learning a dance routine, paying homage to a cult classic, making people smile. And sure, that’s part of it.

But look a little closer, and this is something bigger.

Robots are evolving beyond pure functionality. They’re learning to move with expression, to interact in ways that feel natural, to exist in a space where precision and personality meet.

PM01 started with a front flip. Now, it’s mastering dance. What’s next? Martial arts? Parkour? Maybe even a robot that moves so smoothly like human.

Whatever comes next, one thing’s for sure, we’ll be watching.

And yeah, we’re definitely hitting replay on this one.