A rugged, high-speed quadruped robot called "Lynx" developed in China has been showing off some of its impressive off-road capabilities, with the powered wheels on its feet giving it the edge in tough terrain.
The dog-like robot developed by Hangzhou-based tech company DEEP Robotics was filmed recently skillfully navigating complex environments, hopping over a creek, powering down a ski slope and jumping over boulders with ease.
Among its many skills, "Lynx" can do somersaults, stand on one foot and jump over obstacles while maintaining balance at high speeds, with its developers always looking to push it to its limits.
"On the one hand, it shows our latest technical strength, and on the other hand, it gives us the chance to develop the robot for specific use-cases, which requires the robot to adapt quickly in these complex terrains. So that's why we put it in such extreme environments on snow and in water, and in quite low temperatures which was also a test for our robot," said Qian Xiaoyu, brand manager of Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics.
China's high-speed, off-road robot a game changer on tough terrain
China Media Group (CMG) on Wednesday aired a grand New Year gala to welcome the arrival of 2026 with celebrations focused on the richness of Chinese culture, and blending traditional arts with contemporary creativity in a nationwide showcase of unity and joy.
Titled "Sail into 2026," the gala was staged in Lyuliang City, north China's Shanxi Province, and featured over 60 meticulously crafted performances. From vibrant song and dance routines to performances of traditional Chinese instrumental music, opera and martial arts, the gala embraced a wide variety of artistic styles, reflecting the depth of cultural heritage and the spirit of contemporary innovation.
The show vividly captured regional transformations across China, from the innovative dynamism of the Yangtze River Delta in east China to the cultural vitality of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in the northern part of the country. It also presented the energetic harmony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area city cluster in the south, as well as heartfelt New Year wishes from China's Taiwan region.
The gala also shone a spotlight on ordinary individuals who made a difference in 2025. It also featured fresh works from a new wave of public cultural creators. Through these stories and performances, the gala offered a panoramic celebration of people nationwide joyfully embracing the New Year, together painting a hopeful picture of peace, prosperity and unity.
The gala was broadcast live at 20:00 on December 31 across CMG platforms including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio frequencies, and new media outlets such as CCTV News.
CMG presents culture-rich New Year Gala to ring in 2026
