 | | Humanoid robots Tiangong Ultra (R), co-developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and Shenzhen-based UBTECH, and Lightning, developed by Shenzhen-based smartphone maker Honor, compete in the 100-meter preliminary race Saturday, the opening day of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, in Beijing. Tiangong Ultra finished in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second human world record set in Berlin in 2009. It overtook Lightning near the finish after trailing early. Lightning finished in 9.47 seconds, also faster than Bolt’s mark. The results marked a sharp improvement over last year’s inaugural games. The event, which runs through Wednesday, features 51 events and 1,301 competitions, attracting 666 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots from around the world. |
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| Hanfu goes global: Traditional Chinese attire takes over world wardrobes | | AT 6:30 a.m., while most villagers are still in their slumber, a two-story building bursts into life with the rhythmic sound of sewing machines humming through the windows. Wei Ping’an stands among rows of dresses illuminated by the soft morning sunlight, ready for another busy day. ... | |
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| 4 from Shenzhen to compete in‘Skills Olympics’ | | Four contestants from Shenzhen will represent China in four skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled for Sept. 22-27 in Shanghai, Shenzhen Satellite Television reported yesterday. Three of the four are from Shenzhen Institute of Technology and the other is from Shenzhen Polytechnic University. China is sending 71 contestants to the event overall. Often referred to as the “Skills Olympics,” the event will feature more than 1,400 young skilled professionals from over 70 countries and regions competing in 64 skills across six sectors: manufacturing, transportation, construction, information technology, creative arts and services ... | |
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