Unexpected Conversation at the World Technology Showcase

Physic Hub on Instagram: "🤯 T800 is now patrolling with police in public in China. In Shenzhen, a humanoid robot known as the T800 was seen walking side by side with armed police officers during a regular patrol, blending into a busy public space instead of being kept behind barriers or presented as a tech showcase. The robot is built by EngineAI and appeared at Window of the World, one of the city’s most visited tourist locations. What stood out was how ordinary the scene looked. People notice

Computer History Museum on Instagram: "How do you build a robot that moves without joints? In this clip from a 1991 lecture on Japanese robotics, Dr. Red Whittaker explains the mechanics behind "flexible tube actuators." By varying air pressure within three internal chambers, these tubes could achieve high strength relative to their weight. The quad-screen demonstration highlights their versatility, showing how they could be combined in unique ways to handle delicate tasks or navigate confined s