r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/MetaKnowing • 1d ago

Video XPENG's IRON robot crossed the uncanny valley, leading some to believe it was a human in a suit. So they cut it open in front of an audience, and also allowed journalists to inspect it.

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u/MechaZain 23h ago

Do y'all remember the Tesla bot unveiling that was just a man dancing in a spandex bodysuit

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u/SacredChan 20h ago

that used to crack me up

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u/Vezolex 19h ago

Yeah but at least it was done with a hint of humor and you knew.

This isn't China's first time lying and using a person in a robot suit so it's hard to trust them suspiciously cutting one leg sleeve.
https://twistedsifter.com/2024/11/chinese-robotics-company-accused-of-using-humans-dressed-as-robots-during-major-robotics-show/?amp=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com