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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Luke Reevey

Humanoid robot found patrolling Chinese streets alone

A humanoid robot was seen patrolling the streets of Hangzhou in China all by itself, as passers-by flocked to take photos and videos of the tech.

Footage shows the robot pacing along the roads wearing headphones and a gold chain, stopping for a man sharing the sight on a video call with a child. It's even seen waving directly at the camera.

Beijing held the first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games earlier this month (15 to 17 August), pitting over 500 robots from more than 20 countries against each other in a variety of sports.

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