Overview
- Video from the event shows staff rushing to remove the machine and trying to conceal the scene with a black curtain as loose parts remained on stage.
- CEO Vladimir Vitukhin says the robot is still in testing and describes the incident as part of the development process.
- Idol presented AIdol as Russia’s first AI-driven humanoid and signaled intentions to compete internationally in humanoid robotics.
- The company touts 77% domestically sourced components with a target of 93%, a 48‑volt battery for up to six hours, 19 servomotors, and silicone skin designed to display emotions and microexpressions.
- Online reaction in Russia and tech forums skewed critical, with many questioning the robot’s stability and the quality of the hardware.