On the day of the men’s 92kg boxing final at the 15th National Games of China, a humanoid robot appeared on stage to assist with the medal presentation.
It did not walk.
It did not speak.
It did not interact.
It stood still — upright, motionless — while human officials placed medals around the necks of the athletes.
It held the podium’s ceremonial tray with steady, calibrated joints.
It was turned off immediately after the ceremony.
This was not a demonstration of autonomy.
It was a symbolic deployment.
