Devices · 3h ago
China's new humanoid robots mimic pop stars with uncanny lip-sync
Chinese firm showcases humanoid robots that are 90% human-like, designed for companionship and psychological support. The robots feature pop star aesthetics but suffer from slightly off lip-syncing. They represent a leap in consumer robotics but highlight remaining challenges in realistic human interaction.
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The creepy factor aside, these robots signal China's push to dominate the consumer robotics market, but the dodgy lip-sync underscores how far we are from truly believable humanoids.
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New humanoid robots from China look like creepy pop star action figures – complete with slightly dodgy lip-synch →
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