16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Touched Inappropriately by Robot in Germany

An unusual incident involving a robot has sparked concern in Cologne, Germany, after it allegedly behaved inappropriately toward women on a street over the weekend. According to reports, the robot approached women walking along the street and attempted to hug them. It also allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately. The incident was reportedly livestreamed on social media by two teenage boys. Police suspect that a 16-year-old boy, believed to be the robot’s owner, and his friend may have deliberately controlled the machine to make it behave inappropriately.

Police have launched an investigation and seized the robot along with the teenagers’ mobile phones. Investigators are examining whether the robot’s movements had been programmed in advance or whether the teenagers controlled it remotely at the time of the incident. A police spokesperson reportedly described the case as unusual. Authorities have also warned that strict action could be taken against those who uploaded the video to social media. The investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be fully established.