The
sight of a farmer being pulled along in a cart by a walking robot would
stop most people in their tracks. However, Mr. Wu Yulu's neighbors on
the outskirts of Beijing are used to the spectacle. The 48-year-old has
achieved worldwide fame after inventing and building 47 robots in his
backyard out of scrap metal. They can perform functions as varied as
jumping, painting, drinking, massaging and, of course, pulling carts.
He started his unusual hobby in 1986 and has continued ever since,
despite taking on huge debts, being sprayed with battery acid, and
risking his marriage. But now Mr. Yulu's perseverance has paid off. He
has been invited to display more than 30 of his robots during the
Shanghai World Expo 2010, where he will promote the practical uses of
his robots.
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