China’s robots race ahead
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing showcased significant advancements in robotics, despite frequent mechanical failures and dramatic malfunctions. The event highlights China's growing focus on public robotics spectacles and rapid technological iteration.
Why it matters
It illustrates the rapid pace of development and the experimental nature of humanoid robotics in China's tech sector.
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How it started
I’ve admitted my fondness for robot fail videos on Stepback before, and let me tell you the World Humanoid Robot Games did not disappoint.
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