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"No money to recharge": in China, a humanoid robot asked people for alms
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"No money to recharge": in China, a humanoid robot asked people for alms

In Sichuan province, China, a humanoid robot was spotted on the street begging for alms, kneeling and bowing to passersby. The robot had a small bowl for collecting coins and a QR code for digital payments. A nearby LED sign stated that the robot 'has no money for charging' and asked people to help pay its electricity bill. The robot, identified as the Unitree G1 model worth $16,000, sparked online debates about whether this was a carefully planned joke or an unusual income scheme. Social media users are discussing the purpose behind the robot's actions.

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"No money to recharge": in China, a humanoid robot asked people for alms

In Sichuan province, China, a humanoid robot was spotted on the street begging for alms, kneeling and bowing to passersby. The robot had a small bowl for collecting coins and a QR code for digital payments. A nearby LED sign stated that the robot 'has no money for charging' and asked people to help pay its electricity bill. The robot, identified as the Unitree G1 model worth $16,000, sparked online debates about whether this was a carefully planned joke or an unusual income scheme. Social media users are discussing the purpose behind the robot's actions.

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