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Russia's AIdol Robot Faceplants at Debut, Sparks Debate

11/14/2025

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AIdol, Russia's first AI-powered humanoid robot, fell face-first on stage during its Moscow debut on November 10, prompting staff to cover it.
Vladimir Vitukhin, the CEO, attributed the fall to calibration issues and said it is part of the robot's testing phase.
AIdol is composed of 77% Russian-made parts and aims to improve stability in future iterations.
The incident sparked discussions about Russia's competitiveness in global robotics.

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AIdol, Russia's first AI-powered humanoid robot, fell face-first on stage during its Moscow debut on November 10, prompting staff to cover it.
Vladimir Vitukhin, the CEO, attributed the fall to calibration issues and said it is part of the robot's testing phase.
AIdol is composed of 77% Russian-made parts and aims to improve stability in future iterations.
The incident sparked discussions about Russia's competitiveness in global robotics.