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Forget about robops. A robotic horse came out, and you can ride it

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  When it comes to mass production of robots, manufacturers usually present their ideas in the guise of electronic animals - robotic pets cause excitement in all age groups and demonstrate the power of progress. But the Chinese manufacturer of electric cars Xpeng Motors decided not to get attached to the classic model of robotic dogs and gave out on-the-mountain know-how - a robotic horse! The manufacturer claims that this is not only the world's first robotic horse, but also a means of transportation - you can ride it! The robot is oriented towards children, which can be seen both in the appearance of the horse and in its dimensions. In addition to the transport function, Xpeng promises the robot's perception of the environment and the ability to intelligently and emotionally interact with the owner. The robotic horse is able to express emotions, reacts to touch and voice commands. Equipped with cameras and lidars, the robot is capable of autonomously transporting small loads;

Chinese app finds you a surrogate drinker if you're a lightweight

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In China, the amount of alcohol you consume is in relation to the amount of respect you have for your host. But what if you want to remain sober, or you are a lightweight when it comes to alcohol? In China, an  app  called eDaihe (which translates to "to drink on behalf of") can find you a surrogate drinker who will consume enough booze to let your host feel very respected.  The surrogate drinking service is offered in 36 cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Pricing is determined through private negotiations between the  app  user and the surrogate drinker. Over 100,000 people subscribed to the  app  during the first 24 hours that it was available. Potential surrogates put up a profile that includes their name, gender, location, and the amount of alcohol that they can handle.   Because of U.S. laws and worries about liability, we most likely won't see this  app  made available in the states. In fact, it is China's unique culture t

China To Ban Production Of 553 Car Models From Jan.1 To Fight Air Pollution

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People exercise in the smog on a polluted day in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China January 9, 2017 People exercise in the smog on a polluted day in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA. People exercise in the smog on a polluted day in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China January 9, 2017 In another push to reduce city’s harming emissions and its notorious smog ,China will effectively ban the local production of a total of 553 passenger car models starting from January 1. The announcement was made by the China Vehicle Technology Service Center, and affects vehicles that don’t meet the country’s fuel consumption and emissions requirements. The full list of banned cars is unknown,but it includes models from  Mercedes-Benz, t:BMW, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and many more . Vehicles with internal codes FV7145LCDBG

Missing Angolan satellite Now Found

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Launched on 26 December, Angosat-1 will improve TV, radio and net communications in Angola Russian scientists have restored communications with a satellite days after they lost contact with it. Launched on 26 December, Angosat-1 will boost mobile and net communications in Angola as well as broadcast radio and TV shows. Soon after launch, Russian ground control staff said they were no longer receiving data from the spacecraft. It comes soon after Russia revealed "programming errors" led to the loss of another t:multi-million pound satellite. Launch error The launch of Angosat-1 was the culmination of a project started in 2009 and was the first communications satellite built for Angola. The development and launch of the satellite cost more than 286m euros (£253m). The development and launch of the satellite was a source of national pride for Angola which said it would also use it to aid telemedicine and other development projects. The satellite is expected t

China Unveils World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft For Marine Rescue & Fire Fighting

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China’s home-grown AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft in production, took to the skies its maiden flight. The plane, codenamed ‘Kunlong’ according to state news agency Xinhua, took off from the southern city of Zhuhai and landed after roughly an hour-long flight. With a wingspan of 38.8 metres (127 feet) and powered by four turboprop engines, the aircraft is capable of carrying 50 people and can stay airborne for 12 hours.

China Builds Solar Road That Can Charge Electric Cars And Melt Snow (Photos)

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China is set to open its first solar motorway that can generate electricity under sunlight. The two-kilometre-long (1.2 miles) stretch of highway, situated in Jinan, could charge electric cars as they are travelling on it. The two-lane road could also warm itself up in sub-zero weather to melt the snow on top so drivers could drive on it more safely. DailyMailUK Formed with special weight-bearing solar panels, the road can hold medium-size vans and has strong friction. Once it’s completed, the highway would be connected to the power grid so it could provide electricity to the city. The solar highway is formed with three layers. The top layer is paved with the so-called ‘transparent concrete’, which is said to be as strong as the traditional road-surfacing material, asphalt concrete. The middle layer is the power-generating layer consisting of solar panels. The bottom layer is the insulation layer which separates the photovoltaic system from the damp earth.

Chinese live streaming website shut down

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Live streams from restaurants were available to watch via the Qihoo site Chinese firm Qihoo 360 Technology has shut down a website that was streaming live video from its cameras in schools, gyms and restaurants. Qihoo shut down the site, called Water Drop, following criticism on social media that the streams invaded privacy. Many of those owning Qihoo cameras said they did not know the images were being publicly shared. Some school streams came from cameras Qihoo gave out for free to let parents keep an eye on their offspring. It had given some of these cameras to schools following news about an abuse scandal at a kindergarten in Beijing. Free camera Bloggers were among the first to find out that streams of images from cameras were being made public without permission. Before Water Drop was shut down, the site hosted hundreds of streams from cameras in dance studios, infant schools, restaurants and playgrounds. In a statement placed on the Water Dr