Chinese robot roundhouse-kicks a watermelon in half
jasonkneen · x · 2026-08-18
A video shows a robot successfully performing a roundhouse kick, slicing a hanging watermelon in half. The maneuver involves full hip rotation, weight transfer, and a stable landing, demonstrating the robot's ability to learn complex dynamic movements from data. The post notes China now has over 150 humanoid robot companies.
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