太酷了！北京风筝节惊现机器人放风筝
A robot flying a kite became the star of the 14th Beijing International Kite Festival.
The two-day event was held at Beijing Garden Expo Park. Fifteen teams from home and abroad took part in eight competitions, including dragon-shaped and hard-winged kites. Teams from the US, Russia, France, and Tunisia also gave shows of soft kites and sport kites.
One of the most exciting moments was when a robot held a kite string and moved up and down after a coach launched the kite. The 20-minute show attracted many visitors who crowded around to take photos. Wang Bo, a local sports official, said, “Adding technology to traditional events is a new trend. We want to explore new forms of cultural and sports activities.”
However, the robot did not walk as planned. The ground was too rough and uneven, and the wind was unstable (不稳定的). So the robot had to stay in one place. Still, the trial was a success in getting people’s attention. “It created the first connection between traditional folklore (民俗) and modern technology,” Wang said.
The festival also provided fun activities like kite-making workshops, family classes, calligraphy shows, and DIY kite activities for students. Serine, a student from Tunisia, said she enjoyed the event. “I’ve never seen so many large kites. I also made many new friends here,” she told reporters.