US Edition‘When AI quits 9-to-5’: Out-of-control restaurant robot dances and smashes tableware; watch
A service robot malfunctioned during a promotional dance for Disney's Zootopia 2, knocking over tableware and requiring three staff members to restrain it.
- A service robot at a Haidilao restaurant in San Jose, California, malfunctioned during a Disney-themed promotional event, knocking over tableware and smashing plates as staffers intervened.
- The incident occurred during a promotional event for Disney's Zootopia 2, where the robot wore an orange apron reading "I'm good" while performing an unscheduled dance routine.
- It took three restaurant staff members to restrain the malfunctioning robot, as staffers were forced to duck repeatedly to avoid being struck by its flailing, sauce-covered arms.
- Some users reacted to the viral clip with concern, with another arguing that relying solely on app-based controls for safety is "a glaring omission." Quoted exact phrase from source argument about emergency stop buttons.
- While no humans were injured, the incident raised questions about robot safety in shared public spaces, prompting observers to note that developers must anticipate malfunctions to prevent future accidents.
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Le Journal de QuebecA robot sow chaos in a restaurant in California by starting to dance uncontrollably, breaking plates and dishes.
Robot Goes Berserk in California Restaurant, Dragged Away by Staff After Smashing Tableware
Humanoid robots are rapidly gaining hype, from battlefields to the factory floor. But there are clear growing pains when it comes to sharing spaces with our new automaton friends. Just this month, a video circulated online showing a robot being escorted away by cops after startling an old lady. Now, a different robot appears to have gotten carried away while performing a dance routine at a hot pot restaurant in San Jose, California. A video on s…
Haidilao Hotpot Chaos: Disney-Themed Robot Malfunctions in California Restaurant, Smashes Plates; Video Goes Viral | 👍 LatestLY
A Disney-themed robot malfunctioned at Haidilao Hotpot in San Jose, turning a promotional event into chaos as it smashed plates and disrupted diners. The viral video has sparked concerns over the safety of AI-powered service robots in crowded public spaces. 👍 Haidilao Hotpot Chaos: Disney-Themed Robot Malfunctions in California Restaurant, Smashes Plates; Video Goes Viral.
In a Chinese restaurant in California, a robot waiter stopped serving customers and began moving erratically. The robot started banging on a table full of plates and other utensils. Read Here: She Buys Her Husband a Doll Identical to Her to Relax. This happened after it experienced a software glitch. When staff tried to remove it from the dining area, the device resisted with abrupt movements and dance steps. The scene evoked the behavior of a d…
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