Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of US robotics firm Figure, expressed disbelief at a viral video showing Chinese robots marching in formation, claiming it was computer-generated. He pointed to inconsistencies in reflections and lighting. Shenzhen-based UBtech quickly released additional footage to verify its authenticity.
A dramatic video showing Chinese robots marching in formation has drawn international attention, but US robotics industry leader Brett Adcock immediately voiced skepticism on social media. Adcock, founder and CEO of leading US robotics company Figure, wrote: “Look at the reflections on this bot, then compare them to the ones behind it. The bot in front is real – everything behind it is fake.” He later added: “If you see a head unit reflecting a bunch of ceiling lights, that’s a giveaway it’s CGI [computer-generated imagery].”
The footage was released by Shenzhen-based UBtech, which attributed the doubt to a “lack of understanding” about China’s strong manufacturing capability and supply chain. In response to Adcock’s post, UBtech swiftly released video shot with an FPV or “first-person view” drone, complete with raw audio, inviting skeptics to witness the robots’ feats first-hand.
Yet Adcock remains unconvinced, and he is not alone. The incident highlights competition between China and the US in robotics and global skepticism toward demonstrations of emerging technologies. UBtech stressed that such misconceptions stem from underestimation of China's industrial prowess. The video surfaced around November 29, 2025, in Shenzhen.