Two teens allegedly used a humanoid robot to sexually harass a 16-year-old girl
Teen livestreamers are under investigation for using a humanoid robot to sexually harass girls on a public street.
In Cologne, Germany, two teenagers are under investigation for allegedly using a humanoid robot to sexually harass a 16-year-old girl in public, according to police reports. The robot, which stood at 4 feet tall and was dressed in human clothing and jewelry, was allegedly used to intentionally bump into women as part of a livestream, with the teens controlling its movements.
The incident occurred on October 13, and Cologne police confiscated the robot today after receiving reports over the weekend. Emergency services were also sent to the scene. The two suspects, aged 16 and 19, have not yet been charged with a crime, but they are being treated as suspects. It remains unclear whether the robot was programmed to behave in such a manner or if it was manipulated in real time, which could impact the legal consequences faced by the teens.
This is considered an unprecedented case of sexual harassment involving a robot, as authorities in Cologne are unaware of any previous instances of this nature.
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