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Five-Year-Old Loses Four Teeth After Robot Incident in China

A five-year-old girl suffered dental damage after being hit by a humanoid robot in China, and the compensation case remains unresolved.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A five-year-old girl in China lost four teeth after being struck by a humanoid robot. The incident occurred during a demonstration or operation of the robot, the specifics of which have not been disclosed.

Nine months after the accident, the situation has yet to be resolved, as no agreement has been reached regarding potential compensation for the child and her family.

This information was reported by Chinese state media, which indicated that negotiations continue without any results so far. The situation has sparked discussions about responsibility in cases involving technology.

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