AI Robot ‘AIdol‘ Takes a Tumble During Moscow Debut
A humanoid robot โnamed ‘AIdol’ unexpectedly fell from the stage during a presentation in Moscow, as captured in a widely circulated video. The incident occurred while the robot, โฃaccompanied by two assistants, โwas making its public debut to the soundtrack of the “Rocky” theme song.
The demonstration,intendedโ to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics,quickly turnedโ awkward when AIdol took several unsteady steps beforeโค collapsing. While no injuries were reported, the mishap highlights the ongoing challenges โin developing stable and reliable humanoid robots. Creators briefly removed the robot from view following the fall, attributing the incident to calibration issues. The event underscores the complexities of bringing elegant AI-powered โmachines into the public โฃsphere and raises questionsโค about the readiness of such technology for widespread deployment.โฃ
according to reports from Newsweek and the BBC, โAIdol initially greeted the audience with a โwave. However,attempts toโ assist the robot after the โfall resultedโฃ in it becoming entangled in coveringโค materials. The video of the presentation has rapidly gained traction online, sparking discussion about the current state ofโข robotics and โthe hurdles remaining before fully functional humanoid robots become commonplace.
Source: Newsweek, BBC, PAP/EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
Author: zeb//am