Female influencer spent $140k to look like a robot

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A Chinese social media star who spent $140,000 on cosmetic procedures to transform herself into a humanoid robot is causing a stir online, especially after a recent visit to her rural hometown.

The 30-year-old influencer, known as @Dalaotian to her five million followers, has embraced a unique aesthetic that blurs the line between human and machine. Standing at over 6 feet 2 inches tall, she sports a metallic silver bodysuit, light blue contact lenses, and a short bob wig that completes her android-like appearance.

Her commitment to the robot persona extends beyond mere costumes. The influencer’s movements are carefully calculated to mimic mechanical gestures, and her face, transformed through extensive cosmetic procedures, resembles that of a Japanese anime character. Her dedication to the look is so convincing that she once triggered artificial intelligence detection systems on social media platforms.
“>Her most astonishing performance took place at the 2024 Robotics Olympics in Turkey, where she arrived alongside actual robots, creating widespread confusion among spectators. Her calculated environmental scanning, stiff-yet-fluid gestures, and unwavering robotic demeanor were so convincing that attendees struggled to determine whether she was human or machine. Footage of her performance quickly went viral, catapulting her into international fame.

Even Nissan took notice and hired her for an event, where she was seen alongside several of the company’s concept cars—perhaps hinting at a future where robots seamlessly blend into our world.

During a January 15 visit to her hometown in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, @Dalaotian maintained her robot appearance, creating an unusual scene as local matchmakers continued their traditional role of introducing potential suitors, despite her unconventional appearance.

The influencer, who occasionally shifts her style to emulate Barbie, has invested significantly in her transformation, with procedures focusing on her face and chest. Her unique appearance and commitment to her robot persona have captivated audiences online, leaving many viewers debating whether they’re watching a human or an advanced android.

The contrast between her futuristic appearance and the traditional matchmaking customs of rural China has particularly amused social media users, highlighting the fascinating intersection of modern internet culture with traditional social practices.