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XPeng unveils realistic humanoid robot, sparking debate about its authenticity

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XPeng has unveiled a new female humanoid robot that exhibits remarkably realistic walking capabilities, leading many to question if a human was concealed within its design. The company demonstrated the robot's movements both with and without its outer shell, aiming to showcase its advanced design and movement. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates advancements in robotic movement and design, potentially influencing the development of more lifelike humanoids.

RANK_REASON Product launch from a company that is not a frontier AI lab.

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XPeng unveils realistic humanoid robot, sparking debate about its authenticity

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Because the female humanoid robot at the XPeng launch event walked so realistically, most people suspected there was a real person inside a white cloth shell. T

    Because the female humanoid robot at the XPeng launch event walked so realistically, most people suspected there was a real person inside a white cloth shell. This is what the XPeng robot looks like walking without the white fabric skin. Still believe it? # AI # Robotics # Humano…

    LINKS t.me/+H1S-YWnEIxhiMmE6

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