Robots, AI and high-tech innovations in action at China’s National Games

Boxers on the podium at China’s 15th National Games were greeted by an unusual sight as humanoid robots  helped present their awards.

Shenzhen

 In Shenzhen, a city long known for its cutting-edge technology, robots carried medals and sashes to the podium, electrifying the audience as they snapped photos and cheered.

Robots

“I can’t put it into words. I was completely surprised,” said Meng Fanlong of Beijing, silver medalist in the men’s 92-kilogram category. “Maybe robots will have more functions than us in the future. I don’t know if I’ll ever surpass them.”

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

At the first-ever cross-boundary Games, hosted by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, robots are used across multiple events.

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