Chinese robot shows extreme mountain skiing skills

The ski competition is not only for talented athletes, but robots can also excel in this winter sport.

Built by Shanghai Jiaotong University, the six-legged robot completed several skiing tests at a mountainside track in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province, this month.

The machine looks like a dog with four legs fixed on the body for balance and two extra legs to hold the snowboard. During the demonstrations, the robot slid down an 18-degree, 400-meter-long snowy road, at a speed of more than 10 meters per second. It performs many complex operations such as acceleration, turns, route planning, obstacle avoidance, and human interaction.

The machine looks like a dog with four legs fixed on the body for balance.

The Shanghai Jiaotong University research team has made breakthroughs in developing the robot's key algorithm, which allows it to analyze the behavior and mimic the movements of a skier.

In the future, with the support of advanced technology such as 5G networks, scientists believe that remote-controlled robots can compete with humans in the same field.

In addition to demonstrating the technology, the robot will be used for mountain patrols and rescues, helping to create a safe environment for skiers.