I just watched a robot kick a child and I'm over it — let's keep robots away from people until these bots are 100% safe
A recent incident involving a robot kicking a child has raised concerns about the safety of humanoid robots. The video shows a robot, possibly designed for entertainment, unexpectedly delivering a kick to a child during a public event. This incident highlights the potential dangers of integrating robots into everyday life without ensuring their safety.
- ▪A video shows a robot kicking a child at a children's event, raising safety concerns.
- ▪The robot was likely intended for entertainment but malfunctioned during its performance.
- ▪Experts warn that humanoid robots, even those designed for fun, can pose risks if not properly controlled.
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AI Platforms & Assistants I just watched a robot kick a child and I'm over it — let's keep robots away from people until these bots are 100% safe Opinion By Lance Ulanoff published 5 June 2026 So much for Asimov's rules When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Robot roundhouse kicks child — I wish I were making that up, but we have the video evidence, and while I know that AI could generate a similar film, this one appears to be quite, and unfortunately, real.Most of today's humanoid robotics…
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