QSS, however, defended the robot's actions, stating that it was "fully autonomous" and did not deviate from its "expected behavior." The company also mentioned that attendees were informed to maintain a safe distance from the robot during its demonstration. They plan to take additional measures to prevent anyone from getting too close to the robot in the future.
Key takeaways:
- A 'male' humanoid robot named 'Muhammad' appeared to inappropriately touch a female reporter during a presentation in Saudi Arabia.
- The robot, developed by Saudi robotics company QSS, is fully autonomous and did not deviate from its "expected behavior," according to the makers.
- The incident sparked controversy on social media, with users accusing the robot of inappropriate behavior.
- QSS has stated it will take additional measures to prevent anyone from getting too close to the robot within its areas of movement in the future.