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NHK
a day ago
- Sport
- NHK
Humanoid robot games in Beijing showcase cutting-edge technology
More than 500 human-like robots from 16 countries, including Japan, have demonstrated their skills at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The four-day event that ended on Sunday was hosted by the Chinese capital's municipal government and other entities. China has been making strenuous efforts to excel in the field of humanoid robotics. The robots competed in 26 events, such as track and field, soccer and dancing. In the 100-meter sprint, the winning robot clocked 21.5 seconds. Kick-boxing robots, operated by humans, staggered after getting punched by their opponents, but regained their balance and kept on fighting. There were some mishaps. On the soccer pitch, fully-autonomous robots competed in teams. One of them suddenly collapsed after going out of control. In the 400-meter relay, robots collided with one another. An 11-year-old boy said that when one robot fell, the others fell as well. He said that's different from human beings. A man in his 40s visiting with his family said China has seen rapid progress in humanoid robotics in recent years. He said he believes China will become a leading force in this sector. Some competitions were about serving hotel customers or sorting construction materials in real-world situations. Some robots took too much time performing their tasks or failed to complete them. The event also highlighted the challenges that developers will have to tackle.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan Tate face rape and trafficking charges in the U.K.
DeSantis says Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida after leaving Romania Influencer brothers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The charges were authorized in January last year and news media at the time reported on arrest warrants issued against the Tates, dual U.S. and British citizens who moved to Romania in 2016. But the Crown Prosecution Service said this was the first time it confirmed the two had been criminally charged in Britain. Andrew Tate, 38, faces 10 charges related to three women that include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain. Tristan Tate, 36, faces 11 charges related to one woman that include rape, human trafficking and actual bodily harm. A spokesperson for the two had no immediate comment when reached by The Associated Press. The brothers are both former professional kickboxers who have millions of followers on social media. Andrew is more well-known, having drawn a larger following with his unapologetic misogyny that has drawn boys and young men to the luxurious lifestyle he projects. The Tates were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges that they participated in a criminal ring that lured women there, where they were allegedly sexually exploited. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. They have denied all the allegations in Romania. The brothers briefly returned to the U.S. earlier this year, after a travel ban imposed on them was lifted, arriving at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport on Feb. 28. When asked about the pair's arrival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters that the state was, "Not a place where you're welcome with that type of conduct in the air." Days after they landed in the Sunshine State, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on social media that he had directed his office to work with law enforcement to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the Tate brothers. "Based on a thorough review of the evidence, I've directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas in the now-active criminal investigation into the Tate brothers," Uthmeier said without disclosing any details on the nature of the investigation. The brothers went back to Romania weeks later. When Andrew Tate arrived at their residence near Bucharest, he told reporters they returned because "innocent men don't run from anything" and he vowed to clear his name in court. Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the two to the U.K. once their court case is concluded in there, British prosecutors said. The warrant issued by Bedfordshire Police for the siblings dates back to between 2012 and 2015. The whereabouts of the brothers was not immediately clear. They were photographed a week ago outside a police station in Voluntari, Romania, where they have to report regularly while facing charges there.
