Humanoid Robot Escorted by Police After Startling Elderly Woman in Macau

In Macau, a humanoid robot startled a 70-year-old woman near the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen residential complex, leading to her hospitalization as a precaution. The woman confronted the robot, which was then escorted away by police officers who advised the operator, a local man in his 50s, to exercise caution. The robot, a Unitree G1 model used for promotional activities by an education centre, features advanced mobility and obstacle avoidance technology. The incident sparked widespread social media attention and discussions on robot safety in public spaces.