Chinese Cities Feature Smart Robots, Drones in National Day Celebrations
Chinese cities are showcasing smart robots and drones during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which runs from Oct. 1 to 8. These technological additions have brought a vibrant touch to the festive performances.
In Shenzhen, a technology hub in Guangdong Province, smart robots will transform into dancers after dark. They will perform the Yingge dance, a popular folk dance in Guangdong that combines opera, dance, and martial arts.
A group of humanoids with highly flexible joints will make striking figures while executing the complex Chinese choreography "Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva." During the holiday season, another humanoid robot will perform a well-known dance.
Audience member Gan Zixuan said, "I find the robot quite agile, especially its feet and hands. Dancing alongside the robot brings me joy." During the holiday season, a humanoid robot will also perform a well-known dance, with its agile movements inspiring many children to join enthusiastically.
A drone performance on Oct. 1 in Guangzhou’s Zhongshan City amazed both locals and tourists. Over 1,000 drones created images of festive elements in the night sky, captivating spectators.
A similar drone display was also held in Huangmei county, Hubei Province. This show celebrated the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, offering breathtaking visual spectacles for residents and visitors alike.
Chinese cities used smart robots and drones for National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, held from Oct. 1 to 8.
Shenzhen featured robots performing the Yingge dance and "Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva" choreography.
An audience member praised the robots’ agility and enjoyment from dancing alongside them.
Source: CGTN
