Humanoid Robots Practice Shaolin Kung Fu with Monks in China’s Shaolin Temple

Humanoid robots developed by Shanghai-based AgiBot have been filmed practicing Shaolin Kung Fu alongside monks at China's Shaolin Temple in Henan province. These robots mimic martial arts movements with precision as part of a technology demonstration highlighting advances in robotics and AI. While some praise the innovation and potential for preserving cultural techniques digitally, others express concern about machines entering a spiritual and traditional practice rooted in Buddhist philosophy. The collaboration is framed as a cultural and technological exchange, not a replacement of traditional training.