Imagine a robot running alongside athletes, torch in hand, as tradition meets innovation in the heart of the Greater Bay Area.
On Sunday, the first-ever cross-boundary torch relay for China's National Games kicked off simultaneously in four cities—Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen—highlighting the region's cultural vibrancy and tech prowess.
One standout moment in Shenzhen featured Kuavo, an open-source humanoid robot developed by Shenzhen-based Leju Robotics. Clad in sleek white and blue, Kuavo took the torch, weighing 1.6 kilograms, and flawlessly completed the baton handover between the second and third relay legs.
By weaving robotics into a storied sporting tradition, organizers spotlighted how tech can deepen engagement and inspire new audiences. Kuavo's run marks a milestone in the fusion of culture and cutting-edge design—an emblem of the Greater Bay Area's role as a global innovation hub.
As the relay continues its journey, this blend of sports, technology, and cross-boundary collaboration offers a preview of how future events might evolve. For young global citizens, business innovators, and tech enthusiasts, Kuavo's torchbearer moment is a vivid reminder: the future of storytelling may well be powered by robots on the move.
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Kuavo humanoid robot joins torch relay for China's National Games
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