As the festive spirit of Chinese New Year fills the air, traditional lion dance performances are a common sight in streets and public spaces.
But this year, something extraordinary caught the attention of netizens—a lion dance performed by robotic dogs.
Lion Dance by robot dogs
A viral video posted on Douyin shows three robotic dogs dressed in vibrant lion dance outfits performing in the streets.
The mechanical “lions” executed a series of synchronized moves, beginning with each robot dropping down one by one before leaping forward in unison.
The performance continued as the robotic dogs moved slowly backward, raising their heads in harmony, mimicking the iconic “lion’s roar” directed toward the sky.
The precision and coordination of their movements left onlookers amazed.
Netizens’ reaction
The video quickly went viral, garnering numerous comments. Many praised the performance for its creativity and pointed out how “cute” the robotic dogs looked.
Some even speculated about the future of lion dance traditions, humorously suggesting that robotic dogs might one day replace human performers.
“Adorable and handsome little lions 😁😁😁😁”
“In the future, there might not even be opportunities for humans to perform lion dances anymore. 😂😂”
“Set up the high pole for them!”
