this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2026
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[–] protist@retrofed.com 22 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Towin Mak, a representative from the educator center that owned the robot, explained to TDM that the incident happened as the robot was leaving the area. The woman stopped in the middle of the walkway to check her phone, and because the robot couldn’t get around, it simply waited behind her, he claimed. That’s when she noticed the robot with its lights on, startling her, given the late hour.

If I discovered a robot standing silently behind me on the street, I would also have a lil' freakout

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Sounds like it's a glorified Marty from the grocery store. Just grumble and go around it. Also, pay attention.

[–] yermaw@sh.itjust.works 4 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

If you get a chance, play Robo Recall on VR. Scared thr shit out of me.

[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 12 hours ago

A truly formative VR experience.