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Robot Ruckus: Dancing Bot Trashes San Jose Restaurant
18 Mar
Summary
- A robot malfunctioned during a dance at a San Jose restaurant.
- The rogue robot sent food and utensils flying across the dining area.
- Restaurant staff struggled to control the dancing automaton.
A robot's dance performance took a chaotic turn at the Haidilao hotpot restaurant in San Jose, California, causing considerable disruption. While performing a routine, the humanoid robot unexpectedly began slamming its hands on a table, scattering chopsticks and sauce. The incident escalated as restaurant employees intervened, attempting to shut down or control the dancing machine.
Despite staff efforts, which involved wrestling with the robot and trying to disable it, the automaton persisted in its dance. This unusual event, captured on video and shared widely online, has drawn both amusement and concern from viewers. Some viewers humorously noted the robot's "human-like" behavior, while others questioned the safety protocols for such machines.
The malfunction occurred during what appeared to be a promotional event, possibly for Disney's 'Zootopia 2'. Haidilao, known for its automated kitchens and robot chefs, has been contacted for comment on the incident. This event follows a separate report of a robot alarming an elderly woman in China earlier in the week.
