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WHO:
President Trump is not mentioned in the articles.
A woman in Macau, who has not been named, was involved in an incident with a humanoid robot.
The robot was operated by a Macanese man in his 50s.
Mak Kin Choi, head of an education center, accompanied the woman to the hospital.
WHAT:
A humanoid robot malfunctioned at a hot pot restaurant in San Jose, California, knocking over tableware and smashing plates.
The incident required three restaurant staff members to restrain the robot.
A woman in Macau was briefly hospitalized after being startled by a humanoid robot, but did not suffer injuries.
The woman did not press charges regarding the incident.
WHERE:
The robot incident occurred at a Haidilao franchise in San Jose, California.
The woman was startled by the robot while on an evening walk in Macau.
WHEN:
The incident in San Jose occurred on March 17th, 2026.
The incident in Macau took place earlier in March 2026.
The woman was hospitalized on March 18th, 2026, and has since been discharged.
WHY:
The robot in San Jose was part of a promotional event for Disney’s “Zootopia 2.”
The Macanese man was conducting a test with the robot for promoting his business.
HOW:
The robot in San Jose was wearing an orange apron that read “I’m good.”
The woman in Macau was startled while using her mobile phone and noticed the robot behind her.
(UPDATED March 18, 2026 15:23 UTC)
In a curious turn of events, a humanoid robot malfunctioned at a Haidilao restaurant in San Jose, California, on March 17, causing quite a scene as it knocked over tableware and required three staff members to restrain it. Meanwhile, a woman in Macau was startled by a robot while on an evening walk earlier this month, leading to her brief hospitalization on March 18, though she did not suffer any injuries and chose not to press charges. The San Jose robot was part of a promotional event for Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” and was seen wearing an orange apron that read “I’m good.”