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Robotics founder defends strength-first approach after viral robot kick

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Zhongqing founder Zhao Tongyang defended his company's focus on robot strength following a viral video of a robot kicking him. He stated that the technology has reached a significant level of development. Zhao also discussed the company's fighting league and its ambition to become the 'Apple of robotics.' AI

IMPACT This development highlights advancements in humanoid robot strength and control, potentially influencing future robotics design and applications.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific product (robot) and its capabilities, but it is not a frontier release, significant industry move, or academic research.

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Robotics founder defends strength-first approach after viral robot kick

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    After Being Kicked by His Own Robot, Zhongqing Founder Says the Technology Has Truly Reached That Level

    Zhongqing founder Zhao Tongyang addressed the viral robot-kick video at WRC 2026, defending the robotics company's strength-first approach, its fighting league and its Apple-of-robotics strategy.

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