Dancing Robot Slaps Child at Public Demo, Sparks Safety Concerns

• A humanoid robot accidentally slapped a small child during a public dance demonstration in China's Shanxi province.
• The incident involved a G1 humanoid model from Chinese tech company Unitree Robotics, weighing 35 kg and costing around $13,500.
• The robot, designed for research and commercial use, has 23 degrees of freedom allowing human-like movements.
• The viral video sparked public debate on robot safety, with many calling for stricter measures in public spaces.
• Similar incidents involving Unitree Robotics' robots include a robot kicking its handler and another scaring an elderly woman.