Russian man pushes humanoid robot, it fights back in Terminator-style moment
- A humanoid robot named Syoma in a Saratov, Russia electronics store reacted by attempting to kick a man who pushed it, according to CCTV footage.
- The robot adopted a kung-fu stance and threw punches and kicks while employees tried to restrain it, causing alarm among customers.
- It is unclear whether Syoma was acting autonomously or following programmed or remote commands, leading to divided opinions about the incident.
- Experts warn that malfunctions in robots could have serious consequences, especially in sensitive or critical environments.
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A customer gives a push (we don't know why) to the humanoid, who doesn't take it well... (ANSA)
A humanoid robot exposed in an electronic shop in Saratov reached the center of attention on the internet after an incident surprised by the surveillance cameras. A client pushed him, and the machine subsequently moved towards the man and made movements that were interpreted as an attempt to hit him.
Despite the efforts of two employees, the robot made a karate-style move towards the customer who pushed it.
The robot made a series of blows to the customer, which raised doubts about the autonomy and safety of such technologies.
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