Humanoid robot was dragged out of a restaurant for smashing dishes

“A Chinese robot just broke a few plates and then started to lose control instead of working,” account Tansu Yegen posted on

In the video, a robot of unknown manufacturer wears an orange apron and performs dance moves to serve diners. However, the machine then lost control as it started breaking dishes and sending chopsticks flying. The restaurant staff quickly grabbed the robot’s collar and dragged it out, although the robot’s arms and legs continued to move. According to NYPostthe situation happened at a hot pot restaurant in San Jose, California (USA).

Most commented under the video that this was a humorous incident in the context of humanoid robots becoming increasingly popular. “This happens when you don’t pay your robot enough,” the account Ash joking.

However, some people also expressed concern. “So scary! Look how hard it was for three adults to make the monster stand still,” the account said Tim Tom Bruce comment. “Imagine the loss of control happening to a combat robot weighing more than 100 kg, or a robot carrying sharp tools in a kitchen or factory. The reaction of ‘haha, it’s just dancing’ is the reason we are facing real danger. An emergency stop button within reach should be a mandatory element, not an option. This video should be seen and feared by regulators and companies rushing to develop AI.”

Theo Mercury Newsthe actual incident happened a few weeks ago at the store on Main Street Cupertino, off Stevens Creek Boulevard). Although there was a loud crash in the video, restaurant staff said there was no serious damage.

The restaurant and the robot development company have not yet commented.

This is not the first time a humanoid robot has gone out of control. Last year, Unitree’s robot attacked the crowd at a festival. At that time, it froze in front of the audience, then rushed forward and hit an elderly woman behind a safety barrier. As soon as the situation became tense, security staff quickly held the robot and pulled it away

Previously, many experts predicted that AI and humanoid robots, when combined together, could “destroy” humanity. Geoffrey Hinton, one of the people known as the “godfather of AI”, said he thinks of a scenario where AI becomes smarter and makes humans “no longer necessary”, and believes there is a 20% chance that AI can wipe out humanity.