Plen: Skating Robot - Amazed by Tech Innovation

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The discussion centers around the Plen skating robot, with participants expressing skepticism about its authenticity. Users highlight that the robot appears to fall multiple times, suggesting it is not a genuine demonstration of balancing skills. The consensus is that the robot may be supported by invisible control lines, casting doubt on the validity of the showcased technology. The original source for more information is provided as http://www.plen.jp/ under the "Gallery" section.

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At first I thought this was a stop-motion hoax!
 
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IT IS A HOAX!

if u watch closely he is gona fall over some 5 times but doesn't that proves its a fake.
I mean fall over that's NOT part of the demonstration of his balancing skills, but he is gona fall over for real.

I think it is prob a control line hoax where he is supported by thin wires invisible to camera because he oscillates very suspiciously
 
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Click on: http://www.plen.jp/
Click on "Gallery"
Looks like the YouTube video is just very poor quality.
 

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