Pedestrians along Detroit’s 7 Mile Road were left stunned this week as a life-sized humanoid robot named Zion casually walked down the street, shaking hands. Far from a movie prop, Zion is the brainchild of Art Cartwright, founder of the Interactive Combat League, and part of a promotional campaign for the upcoming RoboWar event on July 19, NBC Palm Springs reported. Cartwright, who designs robots for live public battles, says Zion is meant not only to entertain but also to spark interest in robotics among young people. Elon Musk Agrees to Humanoid Robots and Drones Becoming Widely Available in 10–20 Years, Including Delivery Drones, Robot Janitors and More.

Zion the Humanoid Robot Casually Walks Down Detroit Street

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