Robots · June 2026Gaffe level: Feral
Humanoid Kicks a Child at a Public Demo
A Unitree-class humanoid at a Xinjiang demonstration reportedly kicked a boy. Same product family as the lab kung-fu clip already on your site; this one has a kid in the frame.
Source: New York Post
Autonomous Firefighting Drones With a 500-Gallon Foam Payload Are Coming to a California County
San Bernardino County Fire has acquired five autonomous drones from Seneca Systems, plus a mobile operations base, to attack wildfires. One operator can supervise all five, which together deliver over 500 gallons of foam, fly at night, and reach starting fires in under 10 minutes. They are expected to enter service ahead of the 2027 wildfire season.
Source: Tom's Hardware