Humanoid Robot Falls During 'Billie Jean' Dance, Dragged Off Stage in Shenzhen

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 21

Viral video from Shenzhen shows a humanoid robot collapsing mid-performance while attempting a Michael Jackson-style routine to "Billie Jean" at a Future Era robot store.
The robot appeared to misstep or malfunction after a brief moonwalk-like sequence, then flailed on the floor before staff moved in to restrain it.
One worker eventually dragged the motionless machine off stage as the music kept playing, turning the failed demo into a widely shared clip.
The incident adds to a growing stream of viral videos showing humanoid robots stumbling or breaking down during public demonstrations in China.

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