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China plans for humanoid OlympicsThe plus side of this seems evident: no overpaid athletes, no whining or surly athletes, no athletes on steroids, and no sweaty uniforms and apparel to wash. On the negative side, is anyone going to buy sports drinks, cereal, and shaving cream endorsed by a robot? (Phone calls made to Nike, Adidas, and Wheaties were not returned by the time this important news item was posted.)
The games will only be open to humanoid robots
China is planning to hold a robot Olympics in 2010. The international event will be held in the city of Harbin and will see robots take part in 16 different events.
Robots will be able to compete in familiar Olympic sports such as athletics as well as those more suited to machines such as cleaning. Entry to the competition will be restricted to robots resembling humans. They must possess two arms and legs. Wheels are banned.
The organisers of the games expect from more than 100 universities from around the world to send competitors to the event.
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