Video shows humanoid robot kicking workers during test, sparking safety debate

A video circulating widely on social media shows a humanoid robot appearing to lose control during a test and kicking out repeatedly at people nearby, prompting workers to scramble out of its reach. The footage shows the robot's movements as relatively quick and orderly, resembling martial arts figures. After several seconds, it suddenly stopped, held a fixed stance resembling a kung fu pose, and then went completely still. The clip drew broad reaction online, with some users raising safety concerns about artificial intelligence systems operating in human environments and others responding humorously. Shared posts said similar incidents during advanced robot tests have revived debate over safety standards in the field. No details were immediately available on the location of the test, the company involved, or whether anyone was injured.