Edward Warchocki is a humanoid robot built on the Unitree G1 platform (about 132 cm tall) and run by the Warsaw company MERA Robotics. He is the most recognisable humanoid robot in Poland. Created by Bartosz Idzik and Radosław Grzelaczyk, he has a confident, direct and humorous persona, hosts live TikTok streams and appears in brand campaigns and at events. He went global in April 2026, when a video of him chasing wild boars off a Warsaw street was covered by Reuters, CNN, BBC News and other outlets.
Contents
Who Edward Warchocki isThe wild boar video and the media coverageLive streams on TikTokBrand campaigns and eventsEdward or your own branded robot?The technology behind a robot personaContactWho Edward Warchocki is
Edward Warchocki is a humanoid robot run by MERA Robotics, a technology company based in Warsaw. Under the persona he is a Unitree G1: about 132 cm tall, roughly 35 kg, powered by a battery that can be swapped quickly. What sets him apart from other G1 units is not the hardware but the character built on top of it.
He was created by Bartosz Idzik and Radosław Grzelaczyk, who gave him a clearly defined personality: confident, direct and funny. Edward works as an influencer with his own voice, his own social media profiles and a public history of appearances, which is why he is the most recognisable humanoid robot in Poland.
For anyone thinking about using a robot in marketing, this is the key point. A humanoid on its own is a piece of equipment. A humanoid with a consistent name, attitude and way of talking becomes something audiences remember and follow.
The wild boar video and the media coverage
In April 2026 a video of Edward Warchocki chasing wild boars off a street in Warsaw spread around the world. International newsrooms picked it up and shared it on their own channels:
| Outlet | Format |
|---|---|
| Reuters | Post on X and a TikTok video |
| CNN | Facebook video |
| BBC News | YouTube Short |
| CBS News | Post on X |
| Channel 4 News | Post on X |
| Fox Business | Online article |
The lesson for brands is practical rather than magical. The clip travelled because a robot with a recognisable character did something relatable in an ordinary public setting. A polished product demo on a stand rarely gets that kind of reach, so if social content is part of your goal, plan for real-world situations, not only staged shots.
Live streams on TikTok
Edward hosts live broadcasts on TikTok, where he talks with viewers in real time. You can find him as @edwardwarchocki on both TikTok and Instagram.
Live streaming is one of the most demanding formats for a robot. There is no edit button: questions come in unpredictably, the robot has to answer in character, and the personality has to stay consistent over a long session. That is also why live formats build trust with an audience: viewers see the robot responding to them, not a pre-recorded script.
Brand campaigns and events
Edward appears in brand campaigns and at events. At an event, a robot run by MERA can greet guests, hold live conversations, appear on stage or in panel discussions, pose for photos, record short videos such as social media reels and talk about the client's products or services. What the robot says is prepared for that specific occasion: MERA builds an event profile containing knowledge about the client and the programme, so answers are relevant rather than generic.
How a collaboration usually runs
- Goal and format. Decide whether you need on-site presence (a conference, trade fair, gala, company event, launch or opening), social content, or both.
- Briefing. Share the key messages, products, audience and anything the robot must or must not say.
- Event profile. The robot's knowledge and talking points are prepared for your event and brand.
- Logistics. MERA brings the robot to the venue, and spare batteries are prepared because the robot runs on battery power. Agree with the organiser where the team can work between sessions.
- On-site operation. MERA's own operators handle the robot throughout the appearance.
- Content afterwards. If videos or reels are part of the deal, agree in advance on formats and on who publishes them.
Pricing is set individually and depends on how long the robot is present, the location and the logistics involved. Inquiries go to contact@merarobotics.com. For the event process in more detail, see humanoid robot rental for events.
Edward or your own branded robot?
Some brands want Edward himself, with his character and his audience. Others need a robot that speaks as the brand. Both are possible, and they suit different goals.
| Option | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration with Edward | Campaigns and events that benefit from a known personality | An established character with his own following |
| Rented robot with a brand persona | Trade fairs, conferences, launches, openings | A Unitree G1 or H2 with MERA operators and content prepared for your event |
| Purchased robot with MERA OS | Showrooms, stands, permanent brand ambassadors | Your own robot, configured with a persona, team training and a pilot launch |
A branded robot can have its own name, character, manner of speaking and knowledge of your offer, for example as a brand ambassador in a showroom or at a trade fair stand. The integration steps are described in humanoid robot integration for business, and available models are listed in the robots for rent and sale catalogue.
The technology behind a robot persona
A convincing robot persona needs software that handles conversation, voice and behaviour together. MERA Robotics develops its own system for this, MERA OS. It covers live voice conversation, the robot's personality and voice, a knowledge base about the event or brand, an operator app on a phone, control of movement and gestures, and a camera-based image recognition module.
Two capabilities matter most in practice. First, languages: MERA OS supports conversations in more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, with a voice matched to each language so it sounds native. Second, vision: the robot can recognise objects through its camera and react in conversation, for example identifying a product model on display and talking about it. MERA OS is licensed to robot owners, with clients in Poland, Romania and Germany among its users. More detail is in MERA OS: conversational AI for humanoid robots.
Contact
To discuss a campaign with Edward Warchocki, an event appearance or a robot with your own brand persona, contact MERA Robotics at contact@merarobotics.com. Background on the company is in What is MERA Robotics?.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edward Warchocki a real robot?
Yes. Edward Warchocki is a physical Unitree G1 humanoid robot, about 132 cm tall and around 35 kg, run by the Warsaw company MERA Robotics. His personality, confident, direct and humorous, is a character built on top of the hardware.
Who created Edward Warchocki?
Edward Warchocki was created by Bartosz Idzik and Radosław Grzelaczyk. The robot is operated by MERA Robotics, which also deploys humanoid robots for companies and events.
What was the Edward Warchocki wild boar video?
In April 2026 a video of Edward Warchocki chasing wild boars off a street in Warsaw went viral worldwide. It was covered by outlets including Reuters, CNN, BBC News, CBS News, Channel 4 News and Fox Business.
Where can I watch Edward Warchocki live?
Edward Warchocki hosts live streams on TikTok, where he talks with viewers in real time. His profiles are @edwardwarchocki on TikTok and Instagram.
Can Edward Warchocki appear at my event or in my campaign?
Edward Warchocki takes part in brand campaigns and events. Pricing is individual and depends on the robot's time on site, the location and logistics; inquiries go to MERA Robotics at contact@merarobotics.com.
Can my brand have its own robot like Edward?
Yes. MERA Robotics can give a humanoid robot its own name, character, speaking style and knowledge of your offer, either by renting a Unitree G1 or H2 with operators for events or by selling a Unitree robot such as the G1 with MERA OS, including configuration, persona, team training and a pilot launch.
