This is the impressive moment a robot performed a backflip on stage during a graduation ceremony.

The grey humanoid, wearing a black expressive face mask, wowed the audience as it performed on the podium at Beijing Wuzi University in China.

Footage captured by Tang Yu shows the automaton holding red sticks while marching in place, swinging both its feet and arms on September 10.

Moments later, it suddenly executed a backflip, prompting awe and cheers from stunned students, parents, and faculty members.

After the performance, the robot waved at the crowd and slowly walked off the stage.

China has been increasingly integrating robots into public life, deploying humanoid robots for community services, autonomous vehicles for public security, and service robots in hospitality and retail sectors.

On March 26, the G1 robot, created by Unitree and dressed in a stylish violet flowy top, made its debut at the Xintiandi show venue during Shanghai Fashion Week.

On March 4, Yushu Wang Xingxing, Founder and CEO of Unitree, sparred with the humanoid robot to demonstrate its combat skills in Zhejiang.

Human and animal-like robots are being developed in several countries, with China and the United States leading the 'tech arms race.'

A military-style robot dog has even been spotted protecting President Donald Trump's home in Florida.

Meanwhile, eccentric billionaire Elon Musk recently unveiled Optimus, describing it as a multi-functional assistant capable of handling household chores, playing with children, and performing repetitive tasks.