Robot goes rogue at school sports day, as handlers drag it away

"The robot could be seen performing dance moves and martial arts kicks on a sports field. However, it all began to fall apart as students ran onto the pitch to perform a synchronised dance routine with the bot."

"Eventually, its handler ran onto the pitch and scooped it into his arms before any damage could be done. Thankfully, no reports of injuries to students have emerged after the clip went viral on the Chinese social network Douyin."

"China has rapidly expanded the use of humanoid robots in public events, schools, and demonstrations in recent years as part of its ambitious push into advanced robotics and artificial intelligence."

"In March, what should have been a family-friendly dance performance ended in disaster, after a young boy was slapped across the face by a rogue robot."

A robot performing at a school sports day in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region malfunctioned, tripping and kicking at students during a synchronized dance. The incident ended without injuries, as the handler intervened. This event reflects China's rapid integration of humanoid robots in public settings, despite previous incidents of robots causing harm, such as a boy being slapped by a robot during a performance. Concerns about the readiness of these robots for public interaction continue to grow.

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