Russia’s first humanoid robot fell flat on its face during its demo debut on stage. The robot, named AIdol, came on stage staggering, hinting at an imminent fall. The demo was held at the Yarovit Hall Congress Center in Moscow and the company behind the robot Idol, blame it on stage lightning and voltage fluctuations.

The viral clip of the robot falling down has been circulating widely on social media. While the humour behind is evident, the incident also highlights the challenges that Russia has been facing in robotics advancements. Russia has been struggling to access advanced technology due to imposed international sanctions.

The jokes around the robot mishap are too many. One user suggested that the robot ‘learned how to walk from alcoholics’, while another quipped, “Apparently, it c

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