Call it an “Android arrest" — a humanoid robot has been detained by police for terrorizing an elderly woman on the street. The incident happened when a startled 70-year-old ended up in the hospital following her encounter with the 4’ 4” bot. The robot is reported to be a Unitree G1 model, which retails for $13,500. The woman was apparently walking along the street looking at her cellphone when she realized someone — actually “something” — was following close behind her. She turned around to find the robot, who responded by raising both arms as it was scolded by the woman. There was no physical contact between the woman and the robot, but she was taken to the hospital to be checked out and was later released. The robot purportedly belongs to an education center that was conducting promotional activities in the area. The Android was being operated remotely by a 50-year-old man, who told police he was testing the robot to further improve its operation. He was subsequently warned by authorities to be more mindful of endangering or frightening pedestrians.
