ZIM
04-27-2003, 10:48 AM
This is *old* news [2002], but I was wondering if there are any photos of it? Or is it a hoax?
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China builds robot that can play tai chi
Chinese scientists have built a 1.58-metre and 76 kilogram robot which can play tai chi, the traditional Chinese form of shadow boxing, state media said yesterday.
The robot named BHR-1 passed appraisal on Saturday as a major project for the Beijing University of Science and Engineering under China's High and New Technology Research and Development Program, the official Xinhua news agency said.
BHR-1 had 32 joints from head to foot which made it move properly, said Professor Li Kejie, chief scientist in charge of the project at the university.
It can walk with 33cm steps at a speed of 1kph, he said.
The robot is able to walk and play tai chi and can also sense changing ground levels and balance itself, Li said.
Li added that this type of robot would be able to take over some dangerous jobs from humans.
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Such as, what, bodyguard? Personal yakuza? Robot-assassin? Training Aid???
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China builds robot that can play tai chi
Chinese scientists have built a 1.58-metre and 76 kilogram robot which can play tai chi, the traditional Chinese form of shadow boxing, state media said yesterday.
The robot named BHR-1 passed appraisal on Saturday as a major project for the Beijing University of Science and Engineering under China's High and New Technology Research and Development Program, the official Xinhua news agency said.
BHR-1 had 32 joints from head to foot which made it move properly, said Professor Li Kejie, chief scientist in charge of the project at the university.
It can walk with 33cm steps at a speed of 1kph, he said.
The robot is able to walk and play tai chi and can also sense changing ground levels and balance itself, Li said.
Li added that this type of robot would be able to take over some dangerous jobs from humans.
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Such as, what, bodyguard? Personal yakuza? Robot-assassin? Training Aid???