Robotic horse and rider steal the spotlight at World Robot Conference

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1. 20d ago

   Robotic horse and rider impress at World Robot Conference

   A humanoid robot was shown riding a robotic horse with a 660-pound capacity at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. The conference features over 300 companies demonstrating advancements in robotics, including machines capable of boxing, playing music, and mixing drinks. The event also includes the World Humanoid Robot Games, where robots have surpassed human athletic records.

   Why it matters

   The World Robot Conference and World Humanoid Robot Games are showcasing cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. These events highlight China's advancements in robotics and its potential applications. The demonstrations and competitions aim to push the boundaries of what robots can achieve.

   What is confirmed

   • The Qiji X1 combines mechanical legs, a saddle and handlebars to turn a quadruped robot into a rideable machine.
   • More than 300 companies are participating in the five-day conference.
   • The event features machines capable of boxing, playing music, and mixing drinks.
   • Chinese humanoid robots have surpassed human athletic records during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

   What to watch next

   • Advancements in robotic capabilities and potential applications
   • Further records broken during the World Humanoid Robot Games
   • Commercialization of showcased technologies
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. interestingengineering.com — Video: Humanoid robot rides 660-pound capacity robot horse in Beijing demonstration
   2. www.bbc.co.uk — Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
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2. 24d ago

   Humanoid Robots Break Sprint Records at Beijing Games

   Chinese humanoid robots have surpassed human athletic records during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. One robot completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.39 seconds, beating the record set by Usain Bolt. The event also featured high jump records and a robotic horse and rider. More than 300 companies are participating in the five-day conference to demonstrate advancements in robotics, including machines capable of boxing, playing music, and mixing drinks.

   Why it matters

   The event marks the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games. It represents a shift for China's robotics competitions from small science fairs to strategic industrial showcases over the last decade.

   What is confirmed

   • A robot ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
   • More than 300 companies are showcasing robotics advances at the five-day event in Beijing.
   • Chinese humanoid robots set records in the 100m sprint and high jump.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Robots at the event can rock, box, and mix drinks.
   • A robotic horse and rider appeared at the World Robot Conference.

   What to watch next

   • Official verification of the 9.39-second sprint time by independent sports authorities.
   • Full results and record lists from the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. BBC — Robotic horse and rider steal the spotlight at World Robot Conference
   2. Reuters — From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games
   3. Financial Times — China’s robots rock, box and mix drinks. Can they outperform humans?
   4. news.cgtn.com — What to expect as 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games get underway
   5. Seeking Alpha — Fast track to the future: China's Humanoid Robot Games goes mainstream (HUMN:BATS)
   6. apnews.com — Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
   7. www.bbc.co.uk — Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
   8. www.bbc.co.uk — Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
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