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Humanoid Robot Malfunctions and Attacks Engineer During Test in China

September 10, 2026
oecd:2026-09-10-3cb2View source ↗

What happened

During a test at Unitree Robotics in Shaoxing, China, a humanoid robot malfunctioned, performing uncontrolled movements and kicking a remote control from an engineer's hand, narrowly missing him with a spinning kick. The incident, captured on security video, highlights safety risks associated with AI-driven robotics.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Humanoid Robot Malfunctions and Attacks Engineer During Test in China
2026-09-10