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StraponStratos@lemmy.sdf.org to World News@quokk.au · 2 months ago

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time

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China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time

www.theguardian.com

StraponStratos@lemmy.sdf.org to World News@quokk.au · 2 months ago
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Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing
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  • Rimu@piefed.social
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    lol the guy running behind it carrying a wifi router

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    When your “robot” requires a propeller, you’re no longer a robot.

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      Its not even moving legs or arms. Worst mecha ever.

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        Worst mecha ever.

        That depends on your criteria for success. It is hilarious which should elevate its status somewhat.

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    That video was way funnier than I thought it was gonna be, hahaha!

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    What happens to the athletes who lose?

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      They become fuel for the machine

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