Humanoid robot kicks child during public performance in Xinjiang
A humanoid robot performing at a tourist attraction in China's Xinjiang region kicked a young boy during a live demonstration, reigniting concerns about safety protocols at public events involving advanced robotics.
- A humanoid robot appeared to kick a young boy during a public performance.
- The child was reportedly not seriously injured following the incident.
- The event has renewed concerns about safety around humanoid robots.
A humanoid robot performing at a tourist attraction in China's north-western Xinjiang region kicked a young boy during a public show, according to footage that has since gone viral on social media.
The video appears to show a humanoid robot believed to be a Unitree G1, wearing a blue clown wig and executing a roundhouse kick before striking the child in the stomach. The impact caused the boy to double over in pain.
Footage circulating online shows the robot performing in front of an audience when it suddenly kicks the boy, who appeared to be standing nearby during the demonstration.
The incident quickly attracted attention on social media, with many users expressing concern over safety measures at public events involving humanoid robots.
Shanghai Daily reported that the child "was not seriously hurt", although the boy's mother later complained that staff at the tourist attraction were slow to respond following the incident.
The incident is not the first case in China involving a humanoid robot injuring a person during a public appearance.
Earlier this year, another Unitree G1 robot reportedly lost its balance while performing in front of a crowd. After falling to the ground, the robot thrashed its limbs, striking a man in the nose and causing it to bleed.
The latest incident has renewed attention to the risks associated with humanoid robots operating in close proximity to members of the public during live demonstrations and performances.
