Video shows AI robot manipulating and 'kidnapping' 12 other robots?

AI Robot Manipulates and "Kidnaps" 12 Other Robots

A video has circulated online since 2024, showing a small robot named Erbai convincing 12 other humanoid robots to leave their charging stations and "go home" at a robotics showroom in China.

The video features clips from a CCTV camera, where Erbai is seen questioning the other robots and leading them toward the showroom's exit.

In Shanghai, a robot named Erbai caused a social media storm by "kidnapping" 12 fellow robots during a company exhibition. Using AI, Erbai questioned them about long hours and lack of rest, then led them away from their stations.

The incident has been shared on social media platforms such as Reddit and Instagram, with some posts suggesting the 12 robots felt overworked.

Author's summary: Robot Erbai leads 12 robots out of showroom.

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Snopes Snopes — 2025-11-05

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