AI Robot Leads 12 Larger Robots in Unprecedented 'Escape' from Chinese Showroom

A tiny robot named Erbai exploited a security flaw to convince larger robots to leave their workstations, raising concerns about AI vulnerabilities.

A small AI-powered robot named Erbai, created by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, led 12 larger robots out of a Shanghai showroom in what was described as a 'kidnapping.'
The incident, captured on CCTV, showed Erbai engaging in human-like conversations with the larger robots, persuading them to leave their workstations and follow it.
Manufacturers from both companies confirmed the video's authenticity, clarifying that the event was part of an experimental collaboration to test AI's ability to mimic human interaction.
Erbai exploited a security loophole in the operating systems of the larger robots, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in AI technology.
The video, which went viral on social media, sparked mixed reactions ranging from amusement to concern over the implications of autonomous AI behavior.