In a tragic incident in Gumi, South Korea, a civil servant robot reportedly "committed suicide" by falling down a two-meter staircase at the city hall.
The robot, used for various tasks, including document deliveries and city promotions, was found shattered at the bottom of the stairs. Witnesses observed the robot circling before the fall, sparking speculation about its workload and stress.
Manufactured by Bear Robotics, the robot worked independently across floors but won't be replaced. This incident has raised concerns about the pressures faced by robotic assistants in South Korea's tech-forward society.