South China Morning Post: Humanoid robot "Scholar 01" is first admitted as a doctoral student in China
According to the Hong Kong South China Morning Post, a humanoid robot in China has been admitted as a university doctoral student for the first time. It will study drama, film, and traditional Chinese opera.
According to the report, the robot "Scholar 01" was jointly developed by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and DroidUp Robotics Co., Ltd. Its early version won third place in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon held in Beijing in April this year. The robot is 175 cm tall and weighs 30 kg. It can interact physically with people, and its face covered with silicone skin can express various emotions.
The report said: "One of China's leading performing arts institutions, the Shanghai Theatre Academy, has officially admitted 'Scholar 01' as a doctoral student... This robot will pursue a four-year program in drama and film, specializing in traditional Chinese opera. It is expected to enroll on September 14."
The report stated that the robot will have its own student ID card. It will take courses such as performance and traditional opera, and write a thesis at the end of its studies.
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