Robot Scares Woman, Sparks Police Probe in Macau

A humanoid robot caused a stir last Thursday evening in Macau when it frightened a 70-year-old woman near the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen residential complex. The Unitree G1 robot, approximately 4 feet tall, stopped behind the woman as she was checking her phone. Startled, the woman became distressed, leading to a police response.

Officers intervened and escorted the robot away. The robot's 50-year-old operator received a warning to be more cautious when using the machine in public spaces. The robot, intended for promotional and educational use, was being tested by a local education center. The woman, though unharmed, was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure and later released.

The incident, captured on video, circulated widely on social media, sparking discussions about robot safety and regulation in public areas. The robot's actions were reportedly due to needing to wait for the woman to clear the path.