Humanoid robot detained by police after scaring elderly woman on the street

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Police in Macau had to remove a human-like robot from a street after it unexpectedly frightened an older woman during a public demonstration.

A 70-year-old woman got scared when a robot stopped very close behind her on a narrow street, according to reports.

Okay, so in this crazy video I saw, this woman literally spins around and starts yelling at the claw machine – it was right behind her the whole time! It was so unexpected and hilarious.

According to witnesses, the woman felt sick to her stomach and her heart was racing, so she was taken to the hospital for a check-up.

Robot escorted away by police

A popular photo depicts a police officer gently guiding the robot and placing a hand on its shoulder, which led to humorous comments online suggesting the robot had been arrested.

Officials confirmed the robot was controlled remotely during a public demonstration. The demonstration featured the Unitree G1, a robot that recently gained popularity online for its impressive synchronized kung fu and backflips during a Chinese New Year show.

Police in Macau detained a humanoid robot after it scared a 70-year-old woman. According to reports, the robot, a Unitree G1, approached the woman and wouldn’t move when she asked it to, prompting a passerby to alert the authorities.

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Police gave the robot back to its owner after checking it and talking to the person controlling it. They also reminded the owner to be more cautious when using similar devices in public.

Humanoid robots, such as the G1, are becoming more common in online videos. Companies are creating these robots to assist with daily life – everything from doing chores around the house to providing companionship.

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2026-03-16 13:50