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Chinese Startup Unveils Hyperrealistic Humanoid Robot
- A viral clip from a China-based company shows the AheadForm Origin M1 robot head blinking, nodding, and moving its eyes in footage published on Oct 15, 2025.
- AheadForm says it developed the head as part of efforts to integrate AI systems including large language models with realistic heads so robots can respond in real time.
- Engineers built the head around up to 25 tiny motors to control expressions, with brushless micro-motors managed by a precise control system and AI learning algorithm.
- Viewers reacted with a mix of awe and unease after online viewers praised the realism but also described the face as creepy, while AheadForm says it could aid customer service, entertainment, education and healthcare.
- AheadForm says its robots could soon enter daily life, offering support and companionship, while founder Yuhang Hu said last year we might interact with almost human-like robots within ten years amid China's robotics sector growth.
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