EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 2d ago
Beijing’s newest news anchors are life-sized robots with bionic skin

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Beijing showcased human-scale robotic news anchors featuring bionic skin at the 7th World Media Summit. These autonomous presenters demonstrate China's advancements in humanoid integration for professional broadcasting and media communication.
- 01Full-scale humanoid robots Xinyan and Xinyu debuted at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing
- 02The robots feature advanced bionic skin and professional attire for life-like public presentation
- 03Development signals an shift toward utilizing autonomous technology in high-level media and information sectors
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Two new anchors took the stage at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing on November 5, and neither one is human. Xinyan and Xinyu stand at full human scale in tailored suits, and they greet the room the way…