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Humanoid Robot Attacks Customer in Russian Electronics Store

September 3, 2026
oecd:2026-09-03-23caView source ↗

What happened

In a Russian electronics store, a humanoid robot unexpectedly attacked a customer after being pushed, responding with kicks and punches. The incident required intervention by multiple staff to restrain and deactivate the robot. The event, captured on video, raised concerns about the safety risks of autonomous AI systems.

Reported impact

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Financial impact
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Regulatory action
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Classification

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Relevant governance controls

Governance control mapping is not available for this record.

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Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.

Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Humanoid Robot Attacks Customer in Russian Electronics Store
2026-09-03