Robots That Dance? 🤖🎶
Have you ever wondered if robots can dance? Well, they can! And it’s super cool. Recently, a campaign called “Ask China” collected over 90,000 questions from people all around the world. One of the most popular questions was: “How long do robots learn how to dance?”
Meet the G1 Humanoid Robot
The G1 humanoid robot is made by Unitree Robotics, a company based in Hangzhou, in east China’s Zhejiang Province. This amazing robot visited the CGTN studio to share its story and, of course, show off some dance moves!
Learning to Dance
So, how long does it take for a robot like G1 to learn how to dance? It might surprise you, but robots don’t learn like we do. Instead of practicing over and over, they are programmed by engineers and scientists who teach them the movements.
Creating a dance routine for a robot can take from a few days to several weeks. Engineers write code that tells the robot exactly how to move its arms, legs, and body to the beat of the music. It’s like giving the robot a very detailed set of instructions!
The Science Behind the Moves
Programming robots to dance involves a lot of math and science. Engineers use algorithms—a set of rules a computer follows—to make sure the movements are smooth and in sync with the music. They also have to consider balance and coordination, just like a human dancer does.
Why Teach Robots to Dance?
Besides being fun to watch, teaching robots to dance helps engineers improve how robots move and interact with the world. It can lead to better robots that can help people in many ways, like assisting in hospitals or exploring places that are too dangerous for humans.
Join the Fun!
Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be programming robots to dance or do other amazing things. Science and technology are all about exploring and creating, and there’s always something new to learn.
Want to see the G1 robot in action? Check out the video and see for yourself how robots are learning to groove! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
