Overview
- The November 10 demo in Moscow ended with the robot wobbling and falling forward as staff rushed to cover the scene with a black curtain and pull it offstage, leaving some parts behind.
- CEO Vladimir Vitukhin said the prototype remains in testing and blamed calibration issues, while other reporting pointed to camera trouble in low light inside the hall.
- Viral clips drew ridicule on social platforms, where users compared the stumble to a drunk person’s gait and popularized the nickname “VodkaBot.”
- Idol touts AIdol as largely domestically built, claiming 77% Russian components, a 48‑volt battery for up to six hours, and 19 servomotors to support facial expressions and basic emotions.
- Russian media reaction intensified, with TV host Wladimir Solowjow deriding the project and demanding harsh consequences for those responsible.