A dancing humanoid robot at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in Cupertino, California malfunctioned during a performance, becoming overly energetic and knocking plates and utensils off tables. Restaurant staff struggled to physically restrain the AgiBot X2 robot as it flailed its arms, suggesting possible control system issues. The incident highlights practical safety challenges with entertainment robots in public spaces despite their growing deployment.
Background
Humanoid robots are increasingly being deployed in service industries like restaurants for entertainment and customer interaction. The AgiBot X2 is a recent commercial robot model that was showcased at CES 2026.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 20, 2026 at 05:13 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10