Humanoid robot ‘graduates’ at Chinese high school ceremony as automation tech gains spotlight

A humanoid robot named Shuang Shuang took part in a high school graduation ceremony in China — highlighting the country’s growing advancement in robotics technology.

Footage from the July 1 event in the city of Fujian shows Shuang Shuang marching toward the stage at the 25th Shuangshi High School graduation, carrying an empty tote bag.

The robot stepped into position in front of the school’s faculty seated on the podium, where one of the teachers stood up and approached the machine.

A humanoid robot named Shuang Shuang took part in a high school graduation ceremony in Fujian, China. ViralPress Footage from the July 1 event shows Shuang Shuang marching toward the stage at the 25th Shuangshi High School graduation. ViralPress

To the delight of the audience, the man and the robot exchanged a handshake, drawing applause from the crowd. The teacher then placed a small certificate inside the robot’s tote

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