- Presented in Moscow, Aidol collapsed on stage during his first demonstration.
- The company Idol attributes the failure to calibration problems and lighting conditions.
- The prototype boasts a 48V battery, up to six hours of autonomy, and 19 facial servomotors.
- The incident sparks viral reactions and reopens the debate about the robotics race in Europe.
Russia has joined the race of the Humanoid robots with the AIdol presentationA prototype with artificial intelligence that aims to interact with people and move objects. However, the most attention was drawn to a Unexpected incident: the robot ended up on the ground just seconds after its public debut in Moscow.
The episode has spread like wildfire on European social media and news outlets, generating memes, reviews, and technical questionsBeyond the scare, the fall has The debate has been reignited regarding the status of humanoids in Russia. in the face of advances in Europe and other technological powers.
What happened on the Moscow stage
The presentation was designed down to the last detail: AIdol appeared escorted by two technicians, With the Rocky soundtrack playing in the background. After a few cautious steps and a gesture of greeting, the The robot lost its balance and ended up crashing head-on into the ground amid exclamations from the audience.
The team members tried Remove it and hide the scene With a black curtain, but several pieces remained visible, making the moment even more awkward. According to attendees and videos, the auditorium went from initial silence to polite applause for relieve the embarrassment.
Idol's explanation: calibration, light, and testing phase
Vladimir Vitukhin, director of Idol, downplayed the incident and framed it within the development of the prototype: he spoke of “real-time learning” and a calibration error in the balance systems. Some statements also pointed to the room lighting as a possible additional cause.
The company insists that AIdol is in testing phase and that these mistakes are common when rehearsing under stage conditions. After the stumble, the team temporarily withdrawn The robot checks sensors and control software before displaying it again in a more contained form.
What AIdol can do: design and capabilities
According to data provided by its creators, AIdol is a humanoid designed to manipulate objects and communicate with people in public and corporate environments.
- Autonomy: battery of 48 V y up to six hours of operation.
- Mobility: speed of up to 6 km/h and AI-assisted balance (mode online u offline).
- Soil-structure: seven microphones, speaker and cameras to perceive and respond to the environment.
- Expressiveness: 19 facial servomotors under one silicone skin to recreate emotions and microexpressions.
- Origin of components: approximately 77% of pieces of Russian manufacturing, with the goal of reaching 93%.
The company even mentions a desktop variant (head and torso) designed for Public attentionAmong the use cases that Idol is considering are: banks, airports and industrial or logistics sectors.
Reactions, precedents and global competition
The clip of the crash instantly went viral and prompted mocking comments about the clumsiness of movement, in addition to comparisons with more capable Asian humanoids, such as the Tesla OptimusThere were also technical voices that recalled that the falls They are part of the development of bipedal robots.
The episode brings to mind a notorious precedent: in 2018, a The supposed robot presented on Russian television turned out to be a human disguise.This reputational damage, coupled with the AIdol video, has reignited the debate about the true level of Russian robotics compared to China, the United States, or Europe.
On the international stage, investments in humanoids have grown strongly, and Asian countries are showing commercially viable prototypesIn Europe, countries like Germany clearly outperform Russia in robot installationwith tens of thousands of units in operation compared to much lower figures in the Russian market.
Next steps of the project
Following the incident, Idol engineers reviewed the equilibrium systems and the control software. The company maintains that AIdol will continue to be refined and that the goal is to improve performance and stability before tackling more ambitious demonstrations.
It remains to be seen whether subsequent iterations will confirm the promises of more fluid movement and sustained natural interaction, key aspects for the robot to go from viral anecdote to useful tool in real environments.
AIdol's debut leaves an unflattering impression, but also an accurate snapshot of the moment: increasingly capable humanoidsProjects subject to public scrutiny and fierce global competition in which Europe and Spain can find their place if they focus on reliability, integration and clear use cases.
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