Machine uprising: AI robot attacks handlers in Chinese factory
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Beijing: Footage from a Chinese factory showed a humanoid lashing its hands all around nearly hitting its handlers, raising concerns about potentials risks when artificial intelligence goes wrong.
Suspended from a construction crane, the Unitree H1 humanoid robot was seen suddenly malfunctioning, triggering debate about reliability of advanced robotics, according to NDTV.
The men in the video were seemingly testing its capabilities when the robot behaved erratically after losing control.
Throwing its hands around, the robot was like a character straight from a sci-fi action movie.
The handlers were seen dodging its attack as it lurches forward yanking its stand.
In the midst of it the robot knocked down a computer and other gadgets to the floor.
One of the handlers eventually stabilised the robot by repositioning its stand.
The incident added fuel to the concerns of robots taking over the control in future, considering the rapid progress in AI.
Long before artificial intelligence came into use, many prophesied that at some point in future robots will act on their own will.
Another footage in February this year showed a humanoid robot charging at a crowd of festival-goers at the Spring Festival Gala in Tianjin, northeast China.
The robot, clad in a vibrant jacket, was seen charging towards a group of onlookers gathered behind a barricade.
In another incident reported from the US, a robot attacked an engineer at Tesla's Texas factory.
These erratic behaviours were attributed to software malfunctions, stressing the importance of efficient testing and quality control.
