Robot malfunctions, kicks kid in crowd
A martial arts robot in China just kicked a kindergarten student in the stomach during a live demonstration, and the video is now spreading across social media.
The humanoid robot was performing a spinning kick in front of a crowd when a young boy moved too close. Seconds later, the machine’s foot slammed into the child’s abdomen, causing him to double over in pain.
The robot involved was reportedly Unitree’s G1, one of China’s most advanced humanoid robots.
While the child was not seriously injured, the incident has reignited concerns about whether humanoid robots are being deployed too quickly in public spaces.
And this wasn’t an isolated case.
Earlier this year, the same robot model reportedly struck another child while performing at a festival. During China’s Robot Olympics last month, a robot also veered off course and crashed into a spectator.
The incidents are raising uncomfortable questions as humanoid robots become increasingly common at malls, parks, exhibitions, and public events.
The machines can dance, fight, run, and even perform martial arts. But critics say many still struggle to safely react to unpredictable human behavior, especially around children.
For now, the viral footage is serving as a reminder that while robots may be getting smarter, they are still far from perfect.
And for one little boy, the future of AI arrived with a kick to the stomach.
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