A trainer in China was unexpectedly kicked in the abdomen by a robot while training it to mimic movements, leading to a viral incident on December 28th that sparked discussions among netizens.
A video released by the “Xiaoxiang Morning News” on December 28th showed a trainer instructing a robot, demonstrating boxing postures by moving forward and backward, jumping left and right, and throwing punches. The robot beside him was mimicking the trainer’s actions.
However, the mishap occurred when the trainer performed a kicking motion. As the trainer kicked with his left leg, the robot also kicked with its left leg. But when the trainer switched to his right leg, an unexpected turn of events happened. The robot, initially standing shoulder to shoulder with the trainer, suddenly turned towards him and kicked out with its right leg, striking the trainer’s abdomen forcefully and causing him to double over in pain.
The robot’s unexpected attack drew laughter from onlookers.
After the video was released, it garnered the attention and discussions of hundreds of netizens.
Some netizens praised the robot for its agility and apparent display of autonomy. However, many expressed concerns about the incident.
User “Sanliang buyi” remarked: “The thing that humans fear the most has happened.”
User “Xiaobi Qiele” believed: “The highly developed technology will eventually result in the destruction of humanity, as human greed and desire for control will also be passed on to highly intelligent products like robots, who will mimic human behaviors. It seems that this trend is inevitable.”
“Huobao Dream M” added: “If technological civilization exceeds a certain limit, it will ultimately harm humanity itself.”
“Junlin Zhilongfei” expressed: “Humans will eventually play themselves to death.”
User “Taiyangneng 555” pointed out: “This incident indicates that there are issues with the sensor data restoration! This robot is deviating more and more.”