Humanoid Robot Crashes at Beijing 'Robot Olympics' Sprint
steveplunkett · x · 2026-08-22
A sprint at the 'Robot Olympics' in Beijing ended in a crash when a humanoid robot slammed into a safety cushion, breaking at the waist and sending sparks flying.
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