Shaolin Monks & Humanoid Robots Practice Kung Fu in Viral Temple Video

• Chinese robotics firm Agibot released a viral video on February 7 showing humanoid robots practicing kung fu at China’s historic Shaolin Temple.
• The video sparked widespread discussion online, raising questions about AI's growing presence in traditional human spaces.
• The robots, specifically Agibot's Lingxi X2, demonstrated balance, speed, timing, and physical precision, executing coordinated kung fu movements autonomously.
• Powered by the Genie Operator 1 (Go 1) AI model, the robots can perform unfamiliar tasks without prior training and move synchronously in groups.
• Filming at Shaolin Temple carried strong symbolic meaning, highlighting the intersection of centuries-old tradition and advanced technology, prompting debate on AI's societal role.