Two robots were fired by their employer, now jobless
In Shanghai, China, six robots undergoing a 24-hour shift at a convenience store faced a surprise evaluation when two of them were fired right after completing their tasks, according to the Harian Metro newspaper citing a report by the portal Oddee . The experiment, conducted by robot manufacturer Agibot, aimed to test the capability of its output machine—the G2 model—to perform tasks like human workers in the retail sector. It is understood that throughout the 24-hour period, the robots were assigned to greet customers, restock shelves, clean the store, take out the trash, and prepare food and beverages. The test also involved customers who intentionally made the robots' tasks difficult by blocking pathways, throwing objects in front of them, and trying to grab containers they were handling. The social skills of the robots were also tested when they were asked to identify sugar-free carbonated drinks compared to regular drinks. According to Agibot, all six robots successfully car...