South Korean Robot Investigates Mysterious CyberDog

In South Korea, a unique incident has stirred significant attention robot, employed as an administrative assistant by the Gumi City Council, reportedly “committed suicide” by throwing itself down a staircase. The robot, designed by Bear Robotics, has been serving the council since August 2023, handling tasks like document deliveries and city promotion. It was found unresponsive after falling from a height of approximately six and a half feet Witnesses described seeing the robot behaving unusually before the fall, circling in one spot as if confused or distressed. This behavior has sparked debates and concerns about the robot’s programming and the stress it might have experienced in its role