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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;

Unbelievable! Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to a robot for the first time ever

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Saudi Arabia just made a non-human woman a citizen, making it the first country to grant a robot the right to citizenship, at least as far as we know. Why it did so isn’t immediately evident, but the irony of a nation infamous for denying basic rights to its female citizens imbuing a robotic Audrey Hepburn lookalike with rights is not lost on us. The robot, known as Sophia, appeared onstage without an abaya, a head covering and cloak normally required of women by the Saudi government. “I am very honored and proud for this unique distinction,” the robot said onstage. “This is historical to be the first robot in the world to be recognized with a citizenship.” The revelation/PR stunt came out of the Future Investment Initiative summit being held in Riyadh. Hanson Robotics, the company that developed the robot, hails it as “the most beautiful and celebrated robot,” a claim to fame that surely ensures our non-human counterparts will be just as sexually objectified as their blood a