Archive · 1 Aug 2025
China's AI Robot Joins PhD Programme in Drama and Film
Imagine a robot named Xueba 01, who looks like a man, is going to school!
It's starting a PhD program in Drama and Film at a university in China.
Xueba 01 will learn about acting, writing plays, and stage design, focusing on Chinese opera.
The robot can interact with people.
Some people online are unsure if a robot can truly understand and create art that touches people's hearts, while others question the use of resources.
An AI robot named Xueba 01 was accepted into a PhD program in Drama and Film at Shanghai Theatre Academy.
The robot will study traditional Chinese opera, stage performance, scriptwriting, and technical topics.
Xueba 01 was developed by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology in partnership with DroidUp Robotics.
The robot, resembling a male, stands 1.75m tall and weighs about 30kg, capable of physical interaction.
Social media users expressed skepticism, questioning whether AI can truly move people.
- Who
- The AI robot Xueba 01.
- What
- An AI robot is joining a PhD program.
- When
- The robot was accepted last Sunday (Jul 27). Xueba 01 will be on campus September 14.
- Where
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) in China.
- Why
- To study Drama and Film, focusing on traditional Chinese opera.
Skeptical Viewpoints
No Stated Alternative Views
Artistic Impact
Skeptical Viewpoints
AI-driven creations can't move people.
No Stated Alternative Views
No opposing view was stated in the article.
Resource Allocation
Skeptical Viewpoints
Resources are better used for real students.
No Stated Alternative Views
No opposing view was stated in the article.
- Robot's Name
- Xueba 01
- Program
- PhD in Drama and Film
- University
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA)
- Developer
- University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, DroidUp Robotics
- Focus
- Traditional Chinese opera
- Height
- 1.75m
- Weight
- 30kg