- CCTV footage shows a robot attacking its handler in a factory in China
- The robot violently thrashes, knocking over items and causing panic among nearby workers
- The rampage ended when one of the men managed to disengage the crane holding the robot
In a disturbing scene captured on CCTV, a humanoid robot was seen attacking its handler while attempting to break free from its restraints at a factory in China. The incident, which occurred on May 1, has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many calling it “dystopian.”
The footage shows the black robot, tethered to a miniature crane, suddenly swinging its arms violently. As the robot lashed out, a man sitting nearby ducked, while another man standing behind the robot quickly moved out of its way.
In a chilling display, the robot repeatedly raised and lowered its arms with increasing speed and force before attempting to walk forward and break free from the crane. The men flinched and shielded themselves as the robot’s violent thrashing knocked over a computer monitor and other items on the desk.
The rampage finally ended when one of the men managed to release the crane, halting the robot’s destructive spree.
The footage has triggered a flood of comments online, with viewers sharing their concerns and dark humor. One viewer commented, “So it begins,” while another joked, “Can’t wait for the robot v. human war.” Others expressed dark amusement at the idea that the robot apocalypse could be stopped with a small crane hoist—”For now,” one said.
