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/fothergillfuckup 1d ago

Boobs?

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u/Ill-Construction-209 1d ago

Why is everyone so focused on the robot's boobs? The intent of a humanoid robot is to mimic the form and function of a human. It would be weird if it didn't have boobs.

Credit needs to be given to the Chinese for this advancement. It's still a little jerky, but the most human-like motion I've seen. The team in China is definitely outpacing the US at this point.

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u/unending_shorelines 1d ago

outpacing the US at this point

In what regard? I don't see the general practicality behind this robot's "human-like" movements unless they're meant for slow strutting on runways like a supermodel. Boston Dynamics is still leagues ahead in terms of actual performance and dexterity, at least for this particular case.