Russia’s First AI Humanoid Robot ‘AIDOL’ Face‑Plants in Moscow Debut, Exposing the Gap Between Hype and Reality
AIDOL, promoted as Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, collapsed face-first during its public debut on a Moscow stage on November 11. Handlers quickly dragged the robot away as staff tried to shield the mishap from the audience. Developers blamed lighting and voltage issues. The incident was widely shared online, drawing attention to Russia’s efforts to develop domestic robotics under Western sanctions.