Russia’s AIDOL company’s humanoid robot collapsed on its debut at a Moscow event. The reason for the fall was calibration and lighting. The video went viral and became a topic of technology debate across the world.
The AIDOL robot was unveiled at a technology event in Moscow. A robot that walks on claws like a human was being described as the human of the future. However, this initial experiment has failed. This robot started moving. Although the first step appeared to be wobbly, the robot then took the second step and then the third. The way this was going on, after this an employee of AIDOL company gave a light push. After this he fell straight on the ground. After the robot collapsed seconds later, the company released a statement saying they were “a little surprised” by the reaction.
Russian robotics start-up AIDOL’s humanoid robot, also named AIDOL, made a high-profile appearance at a technology event in Moscow on November 11, although it ended badly, The New York Times reports. It was a deep disappointment for the scientists that an ambitious technology falters and falls flat on its face.
Standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 209 pounds, this robot was introduced as Russia’s first anthropomorphic AI-driven machine capable of running at a speed of 3.7 miles per hour. The company had said that this robot is ready to work on its own for six hours and is also capable of displaying its emotions.
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Robot drops to the soundtrack of the “Rocky” theme
Journalists present at the event reported that as the robot moved across the stage to the soundtrack of the “Rocky” theme, AIDOL raised its right hand to wave and then lost balance, although it stopped and fell forward.
Event organizers later blamed calibration and irregular lighting for the accident, saying the failure was not a technological one but was simply part of the progress process.
Company surprised by global reaction
In a statement after the incident, the company said, “We’re a little surprised to learn that a small startup’s robot falling onto a human-like platform has caused so much concern globally.” When PEOPLE reached out for comment, the company AIDOL said they were “a little surprised” by the reaction.
He stressed that the company is a small, independent company of just 14 people, which is self-financed without any outside investment. However, he believes they are “the most advanced in Russia in this area and on par with leading international efforts.”