China first robot accepted into drama and film studies PhD programme becomes online sensation
Xueba 01 was developed by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology in partnership with DroidUp Robotics.
Xueba is a popular Chinese slang term for a straight-A student known for top scores and deep knowledge.
An earlier version of the robot won third place in the world's first humanoid half-marathon.
The humanoid robot looks like a 'handsome male adult', according to its creators. Photo: Handout
According to the Shanghai-based media outlet Shangguan News, Xueba 01 is 1.75m tall, weighs about 30kg, and can physically interact with people.
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