Robots · September 2026Gaffe level: Rampage
Factory Worker Dies After Robotic Arm Reportedly Restarted During Inspection
A worker at Ottogi SF's Goseong plant died after being caught between a robotic palletizer and a pallet while inspecting the system. Two workers had entered to check a malfunctioning unit; one exited and hit the reset believing the other had left too. Police and labor authorities are investigating whether safety rules were violated.
Source: Yonhap Infomax