Beijing expo unveils rideable robot horse capable of 660 pounds
TL;DR
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, DaxAI Robotics showcased the Qiji X1, a rideable four-legged robot that can carry a human rider up to 660 pounds, signaling China’s push into legged-robot mobility alongside humanoid machines.
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