A robot resembling Vladimir Putin suffered an embarrassing fall during its public unveiling. The AI-powered humanoid, touted as Russia’s first anthropomorphic android, stumbled and collapsed on stage while attempting a wave. Quick to react, handlers rushed to assist the robot, trying to shield the mishap with a black sheet.
Ukraine wasted no time in ridiculing the humanoid named AIDOL, which stands for Artificial Intelligence Doll. The Nevzorov channel of Ukraine sarcastically commented on the incident, highlighting the robot’s Putin-like walk and facial expressions before the fall.
Reportedly, the Russian creators of the robot faced comparisons to Elon Musk’s more successful robotic endeavors. Despite the initial stumble, the robot later engaged with the audience while seated, according to the developers.
The incident occurred at the Yarovit Hall Congress Centre, where the CEO of the startup, Vladimir Vitukhin, addressed the audience about the malfunction. He attributed the mishap to calibration issues possibly caused by poor lighting or technical glitches, hoping to learn from the mistake.
Emphasizing the robot’s Russian components, Vitukhin underscored the reliance on domestic technology amid Western sanctions. The robot is designed for comprehensive communication with humans, featuring various facial expressions and empathetic behaviors, as well as the ability to engage in dialogue.
Although the Putin regime aims to advance robotic technologies through collaborations with leading companies and universities, online commentators humorously likened the robot’s movements to that of a Russian vodka drinker. Despite the jests, the robotic development efforts in Russia continue to evolve.
