
- Joann Muller, author ofAxios What's Next
Jul 14, 2021 - Technology
6. The robot Olympics

Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Courtesy Toyota
With no spectators allowed at the Tokyo Olympics, robots might be the only ones on hand to witness the athletic feats at this year's Summer Games.
Why it matters: Organizers had billed the 2020 Olympics as "the most innovative ever," with plans to deploy teams of robots to assist and dazzle visiting athletes and fans.