Restaurant Robot Smashes Dishes During Performance

A dancing service robot at a Haidilao restaurant in Cupertino recently knocked over dishes, utensils and food while performing for customers, videos show. Haidilao told NBC News the movements were pre-programmed but occurred in a closer-than-usual setting at a guest request; servers restrained the robot by a neck strap, raising questions about staff training and safety controls.
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