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Tech Bros Attach Swords to Robots in 'Democratized MMA'
Original: The Tech Bros Are Putting Swords on Robots and 'Democratizing MMA' https://gizmodo.com/the-tech-bros-are-putting-swords-
Tech enthusiasts are mounting swords on humanoid robots and staging combat matches they describe as 'democratizing MMA', according to Gizmodo. The robotic fighting events are drawing attention and mockery online, with critics seeing the spectacle as another example of tech-industry excess, while others view it as an unusual publicity stunt showcasing advances in robotics.
Why now: The bizarre combination of humanoid robots and weaponized combat has sparked online debate and mockery about tech culture.
Evidence
- The Tech Bros Are Putting Swords on Robots and 'Democratizing MMA' https://gizmodo.com/the-tech-bros-are-putting-swords-on-robots-and-democratizing-mma-2000823619 # Robotics # AI # Culture · gizmodo@robot.villas · 4
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