The Robotics Revolution: From a Robotic Monk to a Human War Machine

[57674] The Robotics Revolution: From a Robotic Monk to a Human War Machine

Impressive technological developments in the field of robotics: from a humanoid robot ordained as a Buddhist monk to a multi-purpose combat robot costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Robotics Revolution: From a Buddhist Monk to a War Machine

The technological world is recording two significant breakthroughs this week in the field of robotics, demonstrating the growing integration of machines into daily life – from the spiritual realm to the military plane.

A Monk Robot in Seoul

According to the Technology News channel, the Unitree G1 model humanoid robot was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. The robot, which stands 130 cm tall, underwent an official ordination ceremony and received the Dharma name "Gabee". As part of its role, it wears monk robes, holds prayer beads, and has vowed to keep five precepts, including protecting life and saving energy. The channel noted with amusement the irony that the temple's guidelines explicitly prohibit harming robots, a stricter requirement than the one directed at humans, from whom it is only expected to "respect" others.

A Powerful Combat Robot

At the same time, the channels Abu Ali Express and 🚨Continuous Security News🚨 reported on a new military development from the company Unitree Robotics. It is a robot with impressive maneuvering capabilities, capable of switching between walking on two legs and moving on four, and equipped with a human cockpit reminiscent of the technology from the science fiction movie "Avatar". According to Abu Ali Express, the machine's price stands at $574,000, and its performance includes great power capable of "collapsing a wall in a single blow".