Russia’s first humanoid robot was showcased to the world Wednesday with the unveiling dramatically cut short after it tripped within moments of stepping onto a Moscow stage.

Video of the spectacular fall went viral after the robot, called Aldol, entered the stage to the theme song "Gonna Fly Now" from the movie "Rocky."

During the event, organized by New Technology Coalition, Aldol staggered before raising its right arm in what looked like a friendly wave.

As the AI-driven humanoid wobbled again, it can be seen on camera falling face-first just seconds into its introduction.

"The Russian robot could barely walk and wave its hand," Tech Radar’s Lance Ulanoff told FOX Business. "This made Russia look like it's very far behind, not only in the robot race but in the generative AI one, as

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