Watch: Humanoid Robot Gets Violent In China, Attacks Factory Workers

Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 18:57 IST

In the video, the robot can be seen moving forward uncontrollably, swinging violently and dragging its stand across the factory floor.

A humanoid robot malfunctioned at a factory in China. (Photo Credits: X)

Humanoid robots are one of the most rapidly developing technological advancements in China. They are being utilised in a number of industries, including industrial manufacturing, service sectors and even entertainment. But no matter how useful they are, at last, they are machines run by AI and thus possess several risk factors. In what appeared to be a scene from a sci-fi thriller, a humanoid robot recently malfunctioned at a factory in China, causing chaos among the workers, according to FOX News.

A video of the shocking incident shows a robot hanging from a construction crane. The machine unexpectedly starts to flap its limbs furiously, while two workers nearby look on in shock and nervousness.

As the clip progresses, we see the robot moving forward uncontrollably, swinging violently and dragging its stand across the factory floor. The men rush to avoid being hit by the machine. Amid the chaos, the robot collapses, spilling many items from a nearby table. The video concludes with one of the workers carefully moving the machine’s stand in an attempt to recover control.

The video caption reads, “In reality? A stabilization bug + a head tether = a robot in panic mode. Not a revolt—just a reminder: lab code meets the real world, chaos ensues.”

This comes when humanoid robots are becoming more integrated into everyday life. Earlier this year, Chinese tech startup Pudu Robotics released the D9, a robot capable of walking at 4.5 mph, ascending stairs, and maintaining balance when pushed – traits that more closely resemble human behaviour than before.

Last month, 21 humanoid robots joined thousands of runners in a half-marathon in Beijing, China, offering a futuristic twist to the time-honoured test of endurance. All of these machines were developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics.

The organisers allowed robotic participants under strict conditions. These include – the machines had to look like humans, be able to walk or run on two legs unaided, and, most importantly, not have wheels or other rolling motors. The objective was clear: if robots were to run alongside people, they needed to be human-like in terms of movement.

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