Spotted in Shenzhen: a full-size EngineAI T800 humanoid robot walking patrol with special police at the Window of the World attraction. It’s something out of a movie, isn’t it? The kind where robots team up with humans for the greater good, or at least for crowd control in a bustling tourist spot.
This T800–yes, named like the Terminator, but let’s hope without the rebellion–is from EngineAI, showcasing how far humanoid robotics have come. Replies to the original post buzz with awe and a dash of humor: questions about arming it, Skynet jokes, even calls to verify if it’s real. One user quipped about the robot refusing to shut down, evoking those classic sci-fi tropes.
But beyond the laughs, this sighting points to real business angles. In China’s tech hubs like Shenzhen, robotics are integrating into public safety and tourism. Imagine the implications for security firms, AI developers, and even urban planning–robots handling routine patrols could free up human officers for more complex tasks, boosting efficiency.
Yet, it drifts my thoughts to the ’70s flick Godzilla vs. Megalon, where Jet Jaguar, a heroic robot, battles kaiju. Here in reality, the T800 strides confidently, perhaps heralding a new era where machines augment our daily lives without the cinematic drama. Still, one unexpected glitch could change that narrative.
What’s your take? Are we ready for robot patrols in our cities?
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