At the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing in August, a developer from a Japanese company discussed their impressions of “freedom” in China. The developer experienced conditions on the ground in China through an incident in the 100-meter race and a staged fire.
The World Humanoid Robot Games were held in Beijing, with developers from Japanese companies taking part. The article focuses on events at the Games.
During the 100-meter race, one robot was unable to slow down after crossing the finish line and crashed into a mat, with debris scattering around it and a fire breaking out. The article also says that staff worked to extinguish the fire.
A Japanese developer said that, after seeing these circumstances, they felt that China has many situations in which freedoms such as freedom of speech and assembly are constrained. The article also refers to how such circumstances would be viewed in Japan.