Work pressure is now impacting robots, too.
Yes, you read that right.
On June 26, South Korea’s Gumi City Council reported a shocking incident: their premier administrative officer robot apparently "committed suicide" by leaping down a six-and-a-half-foot flight of stairs. This tragic event has led the council to speculate on the possibility of self-destruction, especially after an official observed the robot "circling in one spot as if something was there" before the fall, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
South Korea’s Gumi City Council is investigating an unusual case of a "robot suicide" after an administrative robot reportedly jumped to its death from a staircase on June 26. Yes, you read that right—robots might be feeling the pressure too!
The robot, made by California-based startup Bear Robotics, had been diligently serving as a city council officer since August 2023. It was designed to navigate between floors using an elevator and was responsible for daily document deliveries, city promotion, and providing information—basically, it was a robotic civil servant working the 9-to-6 grind just like any other employee.
The robot, made by California-based startup Bear Robotics, had been diligently serving as a city council officer since August 2023. It was designed to navigate between floors using an elevator and was responsible for daily document deliveries, city promotion, and providing information—basically, it was a robotic civil servant working the 9-to-6 grind just like any other employee.
- The incident occurred when the robot was found circling in one spot before apparently leaping from a six-and-a-half-foot flight of stairs.
- This strange behavior has led to speculation about whether the robot was "depressed" or experiencing some form of stress.
- An official described the robot as a "diligent" worker, making its sudden "death" even more puzzling.
This bizarre event has caught the attention of many, especially since South Korea is known for its rapid adoption of robotic technology. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the country boasts the highest robot density in the world, with one industrial robot for every ten human employees.
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