EngineAI CEO takes a kick from T800 humanoid to silence CGI rumors - Interesting Engineering

Last week, the Shenzhen-based firm revealed T800, a full-scale general-purpose humanoid robot, also positioned as a platform for controlled fighting demonstrations scheduled later this year.

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EngineAI has released new footage showing its founder and CEO, Zhao Tongyang, being knocked to the ground by a forceful kick from the company’s newly launched humanoid robot, the T800. AI and RoboticsWatch: China introduces humanoid traffic robot to manage busy intersections in cities

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