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Tech meets mythology: Erlang Shen's robot dog

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In Chinese mythology, Yang Jian, also known as Erlang Shen, had a loyal companion dog, the legendary "Xiaotian Quan." In a modern twist, a Wu Opera troupe from Zhejiang Province brought this mythical creature to life in an unconventional way: by using a robotic dog to play the role of Xiaotian Quan, sharing the stage with traditional Chinese opera performers.

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