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Robot malfunctions and attacks worker during factory testing in China

A humanoid robot reportedly lost control and attacked a worker during factory testing in China, according to a viral video. The incident sparked public concerns about the safety risks of autonomous AI systems in industrial settings.

6 May 2025 Β· Safety and wellbeing
6 May 2025
AII-1001-92823
Quick facts
Category
Safety and wellbeing
Country
China
Date
6 May 2025
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

A video circulating online showed a humanoid robot losing control and attacking a worker during testing at a factory in China.

Reported impact

The incident prompted public discussion about potential risks posed by AI and autonomous robots.

Classification

Category
Safety and wellbeing
Industry
Robots, sensors and IT hardware
Country
China
Harm status
Actual harm
Intent
Unintentional
Timing
Pre-deployment
Harm types
Physical injury
Harmed
Workers
Failure modes
Unsafe autonomous behaviour
Consequences
None recorded
AI systems
Humanoid robot

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