A robot at a California hot pot restaurant went wild, smashing plates and tossing dishes until staff restrained it, sparking safety concerns.
The robot was dancing too close to customers when it lost control. Workers tried to hold the robot as it moved its arms wildly around. The restaurant said the robot was brought near tables because a customer asked for it, but there wasn’t enough space for it to dance properly.
The robot appears to be an AgiBot X2 model. These are sophisticated machines that can move like humans and perform complex actions. Since the robot was so close to hot soup bowls and people eating, it could have caused serious harm if someone got burned or hit by flying dishes.
No one got hurt in this incident. The restaurant said the robot was working normally but was just in a crowded space. Some restaurants are using robots to entertain customers, while others use them to serve food or help in the kitchen.
The event raises questions about robot safety in public places. While robots can be fun and helpful, they need proper training and safety measures to operate near people.