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Chinese humanoid robot malfunctions and attacks shopper in Saratov store

A Chinese-made humanoid robot reportedly malfunctioned and struck a male customer at Volga Electronics in Saratov, Russia.

Video from Volga Electronics shows a bipedal robot approaching a man who entered the shop. The customer pushed the robot, after which the machine allegedly lashed out at him. The incident has sparked online speculation about safety and the reliability of advanced robotics in public spaces.

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The incident raises safety questions about deploying autonomous robots in everyday public settings.

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