Russia unveiled its first humanoid AI robot, Aidol (Artificial Intelligence Doll), in Moscow, but the debut took an unexpected turn when the robot fell face-first after giving a wave. Handlers quickly rushed to assist and later covered the scene with a sheet. Developers cited poor lighting and calibration issues for the mishap. Aidol, designed to express a dozen emotions and hundreds of micro-expressions, is made with 77% Russian components, showcasing the country’s push in domestic AI robotics.

Russia’s latest AI-powered humanoid robot, AIdol, took an unexpected tumble during its grand unveiling in Moscow on 10 November. The robot, designed to demonstrate advanced mobility and emotional responses, stumbled and collapsed just minutes into its live presentation — leaving the audience in shock and social media buzzing. Developed with over 77% locally made components, AIdol was meant to highlight the country’s progress in robotics. Engineers later blamed a “calibration issue”, but the mome