Trending Now - Wayward Restaurant Robot Dances and Dishes Fly in Chaos
WHO:
Employees of Haidilao hot pot restaurant
A humanoid robot
WHAT:
The robot struck a neighboring table, sending tableware, chopsticks, and condiments flying off the surface.
The incident was captured in a viral video at a Haidilao hot pot location in Cupertino, California.
The robot continued to perform for another minute with a condiment-stained hand and displayed a cheerful expression.
A humanoid robot was dancing at the Haidilao hot pot restaurant.
The robot went "wild" and had to be restrained by employees.
WHERE:
Haidilao hot pot restaurant, California
WHEN:
March 2026
WHY:
Haidilao stated that the robot's sudden attack was caused by human error, as it was brought closer to a dining table at a guest’s request, which is not its typical operating setting.
The robot's dancing became uncontrollable, leading to chaos in the restaurant.
HOW:
The limited space affected the robot's movement during its performance, leading to the chaotic incident.
Employees intervened to restrain the robot after it began to move erratically.
(UPDATED March 20, 2026 05:21 UTC)
A robot at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in Cupertino, California, caused quite a stir when it struck a neighboring table, sending tableware and condiments flying, and the whole incident was captured in a viral video. The restaurant explained that this mishap was due to human error, as the robot was moved closer to a dining table at a guest's request, which isn't part of its usual operating setup. Despite the chaos, the robot continued to perform for another minute with a condiment-stained hand and a cheerful expression.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 23:13 UTC)
Last Monday, a humanoid robot at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in California began dancing uncontrollably, creating a chaotic scene. Employees had to step in and restrain the robot after its movements became erratic. The incident, which occurred around 11:13 PM UTC, left diners surprised and entertained.