Macau woman hospitalised after being startled by humanoid robot

Humanoid robots have become increasingly dexterous recently, as they prove capable of performing tasks such as choreographed dances and landing backflips. - Photo: Reuters

HONG KONG: A woman on an evening walk in Macau was briefly hospitalised after a humanoid robot startled her and left her feeling unwell, police told AFP on Wednesday (March 18).

Police said they had received a call for assistance for the woman, who “was startled when she suddenly noticed a robot behind her while using her mobile phone”.