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China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] rimu@piefed.social 7 points 6 days ago

lol the guy running behind it carrying a wifi router

[–] jaschen@lemm.ee 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

When your "robot" requires a propeller, you're no longer a robot.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] lud@lemm.ee 3 points 6 days ago

Worst mecha ever.

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

[–] M137@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

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

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

What happens to the athletes who lose?

[–] swab148@lemm.ee 1 points 6 days ago

They become fuel for the machine