Viral: Humanoid Robot Kicks Chinese Kid In The Stomach During Public Demonstration

Authored by Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering, A humanoid robot demonstration has sparked safety concerns after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a Unitree G1 robot accidentally kicking a young child during a public event. The robot, which was performing a roundhouse kick while wearing a blue clown wig, struck the child in the stomach, causing the youngster to double over in pain. The incident has reignited debate over the safe deployment of advanced humanoid robots in crowded public settings, particularly as increasingly capable machines are showcased at exhibitions and entertainment events. Last year, a viral experiment…