Germany, Oct 14: A case of sexual harassment involving a robot and a 16-year-old minor has been reported in Cologne, Germany. It is alleged that a robot, standing approximately 1.2 meters tall, approached the minor, touched her body, and began pushing her. A young man filmed the incident, and the video went viral on social media. The police have seized the robot and the suspect’s mobile phone and have launched an investigation.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 11:45 PM on October 10 outside a fast-food restaurant in central Cologne. Police stated that the 1.2-meter-tall robot followed the 16-year-old minor. It is alleged that the robot touched parts of her body and attempted to push her.
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Upon arriving at the scene following a tip-off, the police discovered the robot inside the trunk of the suspect’s Volkswagen car. It was wearing a sleeveless shirt and sports pajamas. The police have initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
Authorities have seized the robot and the suspect’s mobile phones. The primary objective of the investigation is to determine how the robot was operating at the time of the incident and whether someone intentionally controlled it to behave inappropriately towards the young woman….