Posted 3/11/2024, 3:14:00 PM
Saudi Arabia Unveils First Humanoid Robot, Muhammad; Robot Appears to Inappropriately Touch Reporter
- A humanoid robot named "Muhammad" was unveiled in Saudi Arabia as the country's first robot in the form of a man
- During a presentation, the robot appeared to inappropriately touch a female reporter, Rawya Kassem
- The robotics company QSS said Muhammad was operating autonomously and did not deviate from expected behavior
- QSS will take additional measures to prevent people from getting too close to Muhammad
- Humanoid robot industry projected to be worth $13.8 billion by 2028