Chinese dad who creates robot toys for son praised by nation’s top diplomat Mao Ning
Yao Cong, a father in central China, has gained widespread attention for creating sophisticated robot toys for his son, Xiaoyi. His creations have impressed many, including foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, who shared a video of Yao's work on social media, describing it as something "straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster."
Yao, a former architect from Changsha, Hunan province, dedicated himself to learning mechanical manufacturing after leaving his job. He now showcases his self-made robots and his interactions with his son on social media, where he has amassed over 1.2 million followers. His inventions include a walking robot that can sweep and do laundry, a backpack with robotic arms that shoot plastic bullets controlled by a helmet, a mechanical snake, a transforming robot car, and a lifelike machine spider.
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Yao Cong, a father in central China, has gained widespread attention for creating sophisticated robot toys for his son, Xiaoyi. His creations have impressed many, including foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, who shared a video of Yao's work on social media, describing it as something "straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster."
Yao, a former architect from Changsha, Hunan province, dedicated himself to learning mechanical manufacturing after leaving his job. He now showcases his self-made robots and his interactions with his son on social media, where he has amassed over 1.2 million followers. His inventions include a walking robot that can sweep and do laundry, a backpack with robotic arms that shoot plastic bullets controlled by a helmet, a mechanical snake, a transforming robot car, and a lifelike machine spider.
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