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China: Humanoid robot charges forward with head down in China.

Aug 24, 2026

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Beijing, China - August 18, 2026 This is the hilarious moment that a humanoid robot charged down a running track with its head lowered and its face seemingly covered during a test in China. On August 19, 2026, in Chaoyang District, Beijing, the video showed the robot taking part in testing for the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the Ice Ribbon. As the robot raced along the track, it kept its head lowered while appearing to cover its face with an arm. Despite the unusual posture, it continued charging forward at speed, creating the comical impression that it was deliberately refusing to look ahead. Its unusual running style made the machine appear almost human, as though it were sprinting away while saying, "I am not listening". The video ended with the humanoid robot continuing its head down dash along the track during the testing session.
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