Towin Mak, a representative from the educator center that owned the robot, explained to TDM that the incident happened as the robot was leaving the area. The woman stopped in the middle of the walkway to check her phone, and because the robot couldn’t get around, it simply waited behind her, he claimed. That’s when she noticed the robot with its lights on, startling her, given the late hour.
If I discovered a robot standing silently behind me on the street, I would also have a lil' freakout
After you notice it. She did eventually notice it. But I'm speaking generally about these things malfunctioning or even doing what they're supposed to do and wait for you, the obstruction. Maybe this situation isn't exactly like the grocery store robot.
If the environment is shit, you attract the shitheads the other shit environment raised (and also makes your environment shit). That's a negative cycle.
only if it hits two components wired to an important circuit. otherwise it would just short circuit the taser, interfere with a dispensable component or do nothing, if it hits insulating parts.
I would definitely be talking about the safety of these humanoid robots operating in public spaces. Like, I'm not worried it's gonna turn evil and be like "KILL. ALL. HUMANS!" but like, the ones I've seen are pretty fucking janky and could potentially bug out and start flailing around and hurt someone unintentionally.
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protist@retrofed.com · 54 pts · 179d
If I discovered a robot standing silently behind me on the street, I would also have a lil' freakout
yermaw@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 179d
If you get a chance, play Robo Recall on VR. Scared thr shit out of me.
its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 179d
A truly formative VR experience.
FaceDeer@fedia.io · 3 pts · 178d
My freakout would be "oh, this is so cool!"
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 2 pts · 177d
This dude is dying in the opening scene of the robot uprising 100%
Bonesince1997@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 179d
Sounds like it's a glorified Marty from the grocery store. Just grumble and go around it. Also, pay attention.
protist@retrofed.com · 1 pts · 177d
Why would you go around it when it's behind you? 🤔
Bonesince1997@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 177d
After you notice it. She did eventually notice it. But I'm speaking generally about these things malfunctioning or even doing what they're supposed to do and wait for you, the obstruction. Maybe this situation isn't exactly like the grocery store robot.
Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world · 38 pts · 179d
If it resists, will they throw it to the ground and keep smashing it with a baton until they can get the arms into handcuffs?
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 32 pts · 179d
No, because it's the property of a business.
Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip · 16 pts · 179d
No because Robots cant pay fines.
RaoulDuke85@piefed.social · 16 pts · 179d
Only if it's brown.
Archer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 172d
That’s why they paint them white
edgemaster72@lemmy.world · 28 pts · 179d
What is the charge, eating a meal? A succulent human meal?
hodgepodgin@lemmy.zip · 22 pts · 179d
HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 179d
In china
Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 179d
Wouldnt tasering him be fatal?
ThePantser@sh.itjust.works · 17 pts · 179d
Probably just juice him into an unstoppable killing rage.
Vinylraupe@lemmy.zip · 19 pts · 179d
I guess since Robots feel no pain the police has no joy in using violence anyways 😔
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 178d
They'll just keep beating them anyway, and complain about how it isn't satisfying any more, and they need more purpose in their life.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip · 0 pts · 178d
There's countries with well-trained police.
nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 178d
Where? Which is the lucky country?
zarkanian@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 177d
You don't get training at work to not be a sadist. That's a mental health issue.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 177d
If the environment is shit, you attract the shitheads the other shit environment raised (and also makes your environment shit). That's a negative cycle.
lurch@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 176d
only if it hits two components wired to an important circuit. otherwise it would just short circuit the taser, interfere with a dispensable component or do nothing, if it hits insulating parts.
Protoknuckles@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 179d
Was this him?
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 5 pts · 179d
I would definitely be talking about the safety of these humanoid robots operating in public spaces. Like, I'm not worried it's gonna turn evil and be like "KILL. ALL. HUMANS!" but like, the ones I've seen are pretty fucking janky and could potentially bug out and start flailing around and hurt someone unintentionally.
Kintarian@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 178d
Bite my shiny metal ass
SirMaple__@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 179d
stoly@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 178d
So who called the police? Also the supposed freaked out last stayed around to yell and rant at the robot. Id you’re really scared you’d leave.
idiomaddict@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 178d
Fight and flight are both valid and common fear responses.