A woman in Macau ended up in the hospital for a short time after a humanoid robot gave her a big fright. Police told AFP on Wednesday that the incident happened earlierKP Mandates Full Friday Work-from-Home to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Shortages this month during her evening walk.
Officers received a call for help. The woman explained she felt unwell after suddenly spotting the robot right behind her while she looked at her phone. Video that spread quickly online captured the moment. It showed her turning around angrily and confronting the machine as it waved its metallic arms. A small crowd of curious people gathered to watch.
“Why bother me when there are so many other things to do? Are you crazy?” she shouted in Cantonese. She waved her hands at the unmoving robot, clearly upset.
However, police confirmed no physical contact took place. The woman suffered no injuries. Still, she needed medical attention because she felt unwell.
Robot Operator Gets Polite Warning
Social media clips later showed officers gently leading the robot away. Police made clear they did not seize or confiscate it. The machine belonged to a Macanese man in his 50s. He told authorities he was testing the robot and planned to use it to promote his business.
Moreover, officers gave him a friendly reminder. They asked him to stay extra careful when operating the robot in public. The goal was simple: avoid startling or endangering anyone nearby.
Additionally, the robot looked a lot like models made by Unitree, a Chinese startup. Beijing pushes hard for local companies to build advanced humanoids. Officials hope China will lead the world in robotics. These machines now show off impressive skills. They dance in sync, race against each other, and even pull off backflips.
Yet most eye-catching demos still rely on pre-set programs or remote control. Fully independent robots remain uncommon on streets. Encounters like this one highlight how people react when the technology suddenly appears in everyday life.
