An unusual encounter in Macau saw police escorting a Unitree G1 robot after it reportedly startled a 70-year-old woman, causing her to be hospitalized. The woman was walking and looking at her phone when she noticed the robot following closely behind.
Visibly distressed, the woman confronted the robot, and police were called to the scene. While no physical contact occurred, the woman felt unwell and was taken to the hospital, later being discharged. The robot, belonging to an educational center, was reportedly being used for promotional activities.
The incident, captured on video and widely discussed online, has ignited debates about the safety and ethical considerations of robots operating in public spaces alongside humans, prompting a look at necessary protocols for robot-human interaction.
