Plen: Skating Robot - Amazed by Tech Innovation

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding the authenticity of the Plen skating robot, with initial impressions leaning towards it being a stop-motion hoax. Observers note that the robot appears to fall multiple times, suggesting a lack of genuine balancing skills. There is speculation that the robot may be supported by thin, invisible wires, contributing to its suspicious movements. The quality of the YouTube video is criticized, leading to doubts about the demonstration's legitimacy. Overall, the consensus is that the technology may not be as advanced as presented.
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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 "Gallery"
Looks like the YouTube video is just very poor quality.
 

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