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EngineAI Publishes CEO Kick Video to Rebut CGI Claims About T800 Robot

The company is using behind-the-scenes footage to counter CGI allegations, with ongoing scrutiny over autonomy and safety.

Overview

  • New clips show CEO Zhao Tongyang wearing protective gear and being knocked down by a T800 kick, filmed from multiple angles.
  • EngineAI posted BTS material on X and asserted there was no CGI, no AI processing, and no video speed-up in its demos.
  • Reactions remain split, with observers questioning whether the sequences were staged or teleoperated despite the new footage.
  • The firm is promoting T800 as a combat-ready platform, with a "Robot Boxer" demonstration reported for December 24.
  • EngineAI lists full-size humanoid specs including 5.6-foot height, 165-pound weight, 29 DOF, lidar and stereo cameras, and 275 TOPS compute, as safety concerns across the sector intensify.