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Cyberpunk trend emerging on Zhejiang University campus
Published: Jan 04, 2024 03:16 PM
Recently, netizens spotted students at the Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University walking around with balance balls and robotic dogs, exuding a strong cyberpunk vibe.Photo: web

Recently, netizens spotted students at the Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University walking around with balance balls and robotic dogs, exuding a strong cyberpunk vibe.Photo: web


Recently, netizens spotted students at the Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University walking around with balance balls and robotic dogs, exuding a strong cyberpunk vibe. In a video circulating online, two students can be seen "commanding" the balance balls and robotic dogs with controllers, creating an amusing sight. Netizens commented, "Zhejiang University truly deserves to be one of the best universities. Students there have everything, even these kinds of activities." 

This is not the first time such a scene combining a sense of life and technology has been seen on the campus of Zhejiang University. In 2018, the university's robotics team released a robotic dog, and to test its performance, students from the team took the robotic dog for a walk on the streets. Unlike the leisurely pace of Huskies and Samoyeds seen in the park, this robotic dog has a more rhythmic gait and quick and accurate reactions. It can even navigate dangerous situations blindfolded. It possesses both a cute appearance and the ability to replace humans in extreme environments. It has a cool name - "Shadow." 

Netizens expressed that such scenes are fantastical and give them a feeling of cyberpunk coming to life. "Walking high-tech products on campus is also a unique sight. This demonstrates the strong inclusiveness of Zhejiang University, and the students are also really enjoying it."