this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2026
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[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago

What is the charge, eating a meal? A succulent human meal?

[–] hodgepodgin@lemmy.zip 7 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)
[–] SirMaple__@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 hours ago
[–] protist@retrofed.com 21 points 11 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 6 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 11 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 10 hours ago

A truly formative VR experience.

[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 16 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

If it resists, will they throw it to the ground and keep smashing it with a baton until they can get the arms into handcuffs?

[–] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 9 hours ago

No, because it's the property of a business.

[–] RaoulDuke85@piefed.social 10 points 11 hours ago

Only if it's brown.

[–] Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip 9 points 11 hours ago

No because Robots cant pay fines.

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 hours ago
[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 7 hours ago

I would definitely be talking about the safety of these humanoid robots operating in public spaces. Like, I'm not worried it's gonna turn evil and be like "KILL. ALL. HUMANS!" but like, the ones I've seen are pretty fucking janky and could potentially bug out and start flailing around and hurt someone unintentionally.

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago
[–] Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip 4 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Wouldnt tasering him be fatal?

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

Probably just juice him into an unstoppable killing rage.

[–] Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip 8 points 11 hours ago

I guess since Robots feel no pain the police has no joy in using violence anyways 😔