New England team's humanoid robot performs unprecedented feat, rivaling Chinese competitors
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-08-23
A video showcases a humanoid robot developed by a small team in New England performing an incredibly difficult maneuver not seen before. The author questions whether any Chinese humanoid at the ongoing Humanoid Olympics can match this capability. The demo highlights significant breakthroughs in the team's robotics control and dynamic balancing technology.
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