A Chinese research team has developed an external robot that transforms humans into four-legged centaurs.
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The Chinese People's Liberation Army has made continuous investments in exoskeleton technology to enhance the endurance and mobility of its troops.
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The system developed by Southern University of Science and Technology is called the 'Centaur Robot.' It consists of two independent legs and a torso, and when attached to a user via an elastic interface, the human and robot become one, creating a four-legged 'centaur.'
In tests involving carrying a 20kg load, it was confirmed that wearing the 'Centaur Robot' reduced energy consumption costs by 35% and the load on the legs by 52%.
The video shows the 'centaur robot' moving smoothly over stairs, slopes, and rough surfaces without any difficulty.
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Chinese engineers have presented an exoskeleton that attaches to the waist and hips to help carry heavy backpacks. The device can take on 30–50% of the load, assisting with up to 15–30 kg of weight.
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However, perhaps because of its unappealing appearance, some people have harshly criticized it, saying things like, 'A handcart would be better.'
The development of humanoid robots is receiving national support, and it is estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 140 manufacturers developing humanoid robots in China, and more than 330 different models of humanoid robots will have been announced.
China's humanoid robot industry enters mass production phase, with over 140 manufacturers (China) | Business Briefs - JETRO Overseas News - JETRO
https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2026/02/886acbece6e866ec.html
The market for these humanoid robots and embodied AI (AI with a physical body) is projected to reach 100 billion yuan (approximately 2.3 trillion yen) by 2030.
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