Robot Commits Suicide: Suicide cases are increasing across the world and now in this race of technology, robots are also not untouched by it.
Recently, a shocking case has come to light from South Korea, where a robot has committed suicide. This incident raises questions not only in the field of robotics but also on mental health issues.
Event details
A municipality located in central South Korea has confirmed the incident. Daily Mirror According to reports, this robot was helping the residents of Gumi city in administrative work.
Last week, this robot was found inactive after falling down the stairs. According to eyewitnesses, the robot was moving around before falling, as if something was wrong.
Investigation and analysis
The incident is being investigated and parts of the robot have been collected. The company that designed it is analyzing it.
A municipal official said the robot had been helping in administrative work for the past one year and also had its own public service card.
Developed by Bear Robotics of California, this robot worked from 9 am to 6 pm and could also call for a lift, which made it different from other robots.
South Korea’s fascination with robotics
South Korea is known for its fascination with robots. According to the International Federation of Robotics, South Korea has one robot for every ten employees, making it the country with the highest number of robots in the world.
a victim of human emotions
This incident has raised a serious question – can robots also fall prey to human emotions like stress and suicide?
This incident forces us to think seriously about the future of robotics and their mental health. In this age of technological advancement, we should not only take care of human emotions but also consider the mental state of robots.
This incident has proved that in this age of technology we should not ignore mental health issues, be it humans or robots.
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