A robot designed to resemble Vladimir Putin faced an embarrassing moment when it stumbled during its public debut. The humanoid, Russia’s first AI-powered android, made its entrance at a presentation in Moscow, waving before collapsing on stage. Quick to react, handlers rushed to lift the robot back up while others tried to cover the incident with a black sheet.
Ukraine wasted no time in poking fun at the robot named AIDOL, which stands for Artificial Intelligence Doll. Criticizing the fall, a channel from Ukraine remarked that the robot, mimicking Putin’s walk and expressions, failed dramatically during its grand reveal. Comparisons were drawn to Elon Musk’s successful robot, with the South African entrepreneur aiming to boost Tesla’s value significantly.
The mishap occurred at the Yarovit Hall Congress Centre, where the CEO of the startup, Vladimir Vitukhin, attributed the fall to calibration issues possibly caused by lighting or technical glitches. Vitukhin addressed the audience, hoping that the mistake would serve as a valuable lesson. He highlighted that the robot comprises 77% Russian components, essential as the country faces challenges due to Western sanctions limiting access to advanced technology imports.
The robot’s notable feature is its ability to engage with humans through facial expressions and empathetic behavior. Capable of portraying a range of emotions and micro-expressions, the humanoid robot focuses on communication AI, microphone functionality, and dialogue initiation. The Russian government is fostering a technological alliance involving leading companies and universities to advance robotics.
Online commentators humorously likened the robot’s movements to someone under the influence of Russian vodka, highlighting its resemblance to a typical Russian after payday. The light-hearted comments circulated on social media platforms, with users playfully teasing the robot’s behavior.
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