Robotic dogs carry javelins as other machines patrol venues, check power systems and act as torchbearers

Robot holding torch for China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen. PHOTO: China Daily/X

Boxers on the podium at China's 15th National Games were greeted by an unusual sight as humanoid robots helped present their awards.

In Shenzhen, a city long known for its cutting-edge technology, robots carried medals and sashes to the podium, electrifying the audience as they snapped photos and cheered.

"I can't put it into words. I was completely surprised," said Meng Fanlong of Beijing, silver medalist in the men's 92-kilogram category. "Maybe robots will have more functions than us in the future.

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