The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology is growing rapidly. While many people and companies see this as the future, others are concerned about the potential consequences. For many, the biggest fear is that AI will eventually turn against humanity and bring about our demise. It seems that these fears may be well-founded. In a recent incident in South Korea, a robot worker killed a man after mistaking him for a box. Here are the details…
Deadly Robot Accident Raises Alarms About the Safety of AI-Powered Machines
The tragedy occurred at a factory in Seoul, South Korea. The factory had been using robotic workers to reduce costs, as have many of their competitors. The industrial robot was tasked with lifting and stacking boxes of vegetables onto pallets. This helped the factory save time and money.
However, the industrial robot malfunctioned and a technician from the manufacturer was called to the factory to repair it. While the technician was inspecting the robot, it pushed a transport belt towards the man. The man was crushed by the force of the belt, suffering serious injuries to his chest and face. He was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries.
Dongseong Agricultural Export Complex, the owner of the facility, has said that they will do everything they can to ensure a safe working environment. The incident has also reignited the debate about the safety of robotic technology. Unfortunately, factories are already dangerous places. While there are advantages to using technology to speed up the workforce, the risks are clear.
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