During its much-anticipated unveiling in Moscow, AIDOL, Russia”s first humanoid robot, experienced a significant setback by stumbling and falling flat on stage. This incident occurred on Tuesday, drawing attention from around 50 journalists present at the event.
As the robot was introduced, the theme song “Gonna Fly Now” played, and AIDOL was guided onto the stage by two handlers. However, the excitement quickly turned to surprise as the robot raised its hand in greeting, only to stagger and collapse moments later. The fall resulted in parts of AIDOL”s frame scattering across the stage while it flailed on the ground.
In a clumsy attempt to manage the situation, staff rushed to assist, but a black curtain meant to cover the spectacle became tangled, leaving the audience with a clear view of AIDOL being pulled offstage. Following a brief silence, the crowd nervously applauded, and footage of the mishap quickly gained traction online.
The creators of AIDOL, a small independent team of 14 engineers, expressed their confusion over the media”s reaction to the incident. They clarified that this venture is not a government initiative nor funded by large corporations, but rather a project developed over several years using their own resources. They believe that their work is among the most advanced in Russia and comparable to leading efforts globally.
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The team downplayed the fall, suggesting that it should not be viewed as a failure but as a common occurrence in the development of advanced technology. They noted that AIDOL had been tested successfully on various surfaces before the demonstration. The creators speculated that a voltage fluctuation coupled with confusing lighting conditions on stage might have contributed to the robot”s loss of balance.
