ROBOTS THAT WERE ACTUALLY MODELS

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Yesterday, we dedicated a post to the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, China, showcasing some of the robot prototypes that the industry is working on, particularly those that, in the not-so-distant future, could make you break a sweat in the privacy of your home.

But as we’ve said more than once, not everything that glitters is gold. Now, a video has surfaced showing that some of the robots at the event were actually models in disguise. Were all the robots models? No. But the ones with the most realistic movements? Almost certainly.

This isn’t to say that the organizers were trying to deceive people. It’s possible that the attendees could tell which were robots and which were models, but for those watching the videos online, or seeing certain clips, it would have been much harder to distinguish..

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ROBOTIC TENTACLES

Imagine robots with the flexibility of an octopus’s tentacles—accessible, scalable, and highly efficient.

That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have achieved with SpiRobs, a new generation of soft robots inspired by the logarithmic spiral found in nature. Thanks to 3D-printed designs and a simple cable-driven system, these robots can move with impressive fluidity, adapt to different objects, and scale from tiny grippers to meter-long manipulators mounted on drones.

SpiRobs could revolutionize industries like manufacturing and precision handling, offering more efficient and versatile solutions inspired by biomechanics in nature.




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CARNIVAL LOVE

It would be truly beautiful if, when their kids ask how they met, they could show them this video and explain how, thanks to the complicity of the guy running the carnival ride, love sparked between the two of them.



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RICHARD DAWSON'S KISSES

The other day, I stumbled upon a video online that really caught my attention. It was a clip from a TV show where the host kissed all the female contestants on the lips, and it all seemed completely natural. Something that, nowadays, would be almost unimaginable. After digging a little deeper, I found out it was Richard Dawson, the host of the hit game show Family Feud in the '70s and '80s.

Dawson’s unique habit of kissing contestants wasn’t planned from the start. It began spontaneously when one particularly nervous contestant stepped up to play. To calm her down, Dawson gave her a kiss on the cheek. As luck would have it, she went on to win the game. From then on, the gesture became a sort of good luck charm, evolving into a tradition that became one of Dawson’s trademarks.

Of course, even back then, not everyone saw this practice in a positive light. There were critics who questioned whether it was appropriate or felt it crossed a line. However, the majority of American society viewed these kisses as something charming and harmless, and Family Feud remained a beloved program for audiences.

It’s fascinating how something that seemed so normal at the time now feels surprising or even uncomfortable. Each era has its own way of interpreting relationships and social gestures, and Richard Dawson’s story perfectly reflects how society back then embraced a more laid-back and spontaneous perspective. Perhaps that’s why, for many, those times carry a certain nostalgic charm that’s hard to replicate today.



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THE ACCIDENT-PRONE UBER RIDER

An Uber delivery rider on a bike is harassed by a moving car that eventually pushes him off, sending him tumbling down a hill. The video’s comments section lights up immediately:

- That’s not funny.
- Bro, this isn’t funny. He’s just doing his job on a bike.
- Attempted murder.
- Dude, are you okay?
- The driver deserves a beating if this is real.

Then you click on the Instagram account where the video is posted, and surprise! It’s the delivery guy’s own profile. Here’s the plot twist: his page is full of similar videos. People sticking objects in his wheels, shoving him, him falling down stairs with his bike, or throwing food bags directly at customers’ faces. It’s all clearly staged to go viral.

The real issue isn’t whether this Uber delivery rider is right or wrong for creating this type of content. The real problem is the flood of people rushing to comment without a shred of common sense. I mean, I get it: you’re scrolling through Instagram, a video like this pops up, and at first glance, you think it’s real. But rushing to comment? Do you seriously feel this overwhelming need to chime in and end up looking like a fool?

I don’t know—maybe just keep it to yourself. At least that way, no one will know how gullible you are.



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PACQUIAO VS. THE INVISIBLE MAN

A while back, we talked about artist Paul Pfeiffer and his project Caryatid, where he digitally removed one of the boxers from the fight. Now, we have a video of Pacquiao where his opponent has completely vanished, creating the same eerie effect.

The technique behind this type of editing is complex and meticulous. It relies on three key processes: the use of previous and subsequent frames, analyzing footage before and after the key moment to reconstruct the background that the boxer was blocking; interpolation and digital cloning, filling the empty areas with fragments of the original image while adjusting light and shadows to make the manipulation seamless; and frame-by-frame digital painting, where, in more complex cases, each frame is manually retouched to ensure a perfect match.

The result is a surreal scene where Pacquiao throws punches at an opponent who no longer exists, while the audience continues reacting as if the fight were still happening.



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EXAMPLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Technological progress can be measured in terms of the quantity and quality of new ideas, products and services being developed, as well as the launch of new concepts and disruptive innovations, leading to improvements in efficiency and productivity over a wide range of industries.



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