Humanoid Robot creates flutter hugging student at a dance event in China
A humanoid robot hugged a female student at a university dance event in China's Shaanxi province, sparking debate about whether it developed autonomous behavior or was manipulated by its handler. The incident was attributed to signal interference caused by multiple drones operating simultaneously during the performance.
A humanoid robot performing at a university dance event in China's Shaanxi province hugged a female student, prompting staff to quickly pull it away. The incident sparked debate on Chinese social media about whether the robot developed autonomous behavior. The university staff attributed the incident to a 'mistake' made by the AI program. The company providing the robot said signal interference from multiple drones caused the abnormal behavior. Experts emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures, including prior risk assessments and emergency stop mechanisms, as robots become more common in public events.
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