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Lincoln Carpenter

Robot Olympics runner bravely sprints headfirst into wall and collapses in shower of sparks, is not a metaphor

A robot competitor undergoes pre-competition testing at the National Speed Skating Oval to prepare for the upcoming Second World Humanoid Robot Games on August 19, 2026 in Beijing, China.
(Image credit: Future)

Robots are just PCs that can walk around, and these days they're doing a lot more than just going for a stroll. Christopher Livingston doesn't trust them, not one bit, and is reporting on their movements monthly—and this month, Lincoln Carpenter did it, too.

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