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by jbl0ndie 787 days ago
They do look impressive but the videos are all 3D graphics rather than real. The texture on the robot body and shadows are the giveaway.
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I'm not sure why do you feel that's the case. It doesn't look like cgi at all and if it is shadows and reflections are flawless so the whole video including a person and lawns would need to be generated. I can't imagine how anyone could create it. Honestly building a robot seems easier than faking it to this level of accuracy.
Check out the one with a mounted flashlight, laser .... and flamethrower:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a2vNP3w_460svav1.mp4

Also CGI?

Interesting, I didn't actually realise that. Will await to see some reviews :)