Summary
Russia introduced its first humanoid robot with artificial intelligence, named AIdol, at a Moscow event. During the demonstration, the robot fell, prompting onlookers to hide it from view while it was being fixed.
Key Facts
- AIdol, Russia's first humanoid robot, fell during its debut in Moscow on November 10.
- The robot is designed with artificial intelligence to mimic human movements and interactions.
- Developers said the robot's fall was due to calibration issues and occurred during testing.
- AIdol is made up of 77% Russian-made components, with plans to increase this to 93%.
- It operates with a 48-volt battery that lasts up to six hours and has 19 servomotors for movement.
- The robot can express over a dozen basic emotions and many micro-expressions with its face.
- The incident raised questions about the readiness of Russia's robotics sector for global competition.
