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A robot in South Korea shut down after falling down a staircase, with the cause still unknown.
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The robot was responsible for daily tasks such as document delivery and city promotion.
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An investigation is underway to determine the reason for the malfunction.
In a strange incident, a robot in South Korea stopped functioning after falling down a staircase. The robot, which was part of the Gumi City Council, was found damaged in the stairwell between the first and second floors of the building. Witnesses reported that the robot was moving in circles before the incident, but the exact cause is still unknown.
The robot, manufactured by California-based Bear Robotics, was tasked with various daily responsibilities, including delivering documents and promoting the city. It had been in service since October 2023 and was the first robot to serve the Gumi City Council. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for robot workers’ rights, with some netizens calling for a union to protect their interests.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the reason for the robot’s malfunction. The company will analyze the collected pieces to identify the cause of the incident. This is not the first reported incident of a robot malfunction, with a previous incident in Washington involving a security robot that fell into a water fountain.
