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Are the machines already fighting back?<\/p>\n

A jaw-dropping video from China has sparked fresh fears about the rise of humanoid robots after a machine wearing a clown wig kicked a young boy in the stomach during a public demonstration.<\/p>\n

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The incident unfolded at a tourist attraction in Xinjiang, where dozens of spectators had gathered to watch a robotics showcase of martial arts moves.<\/p>\n

But what began as a fun display of futuristic technology quickly turned into a scene straight out of a sci-fi nightmare.<\/p>\n

Footage shows the humanoid bot, a Unitree G1, performing martial arts-inspired moves in front of a crowd of children and their parents.<\/p>\n

Wearing a bright blue clown wig, the droid punches the air before spinning around in a dramatic 360-degree turn.<\/p>\n

Then comes the moment that set keyboards on fire.<\/p>\n

As the 70-pound robot completes its spin, it suddenly extends its legs and lands a roundhouse kick to a young boy directly in the stomach.<\/p>\n

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The child immediately doubles over in pain, clutching his abdomen before collapsing to the ground. <\/p>\n

Nearby spectators watched in shock. After delivering the kick, the machine stumbles backwards, briefly regains its balance, and then continues its routine as if nothing happened.<\/p>\n

Although the child was luckily not harmed, the G1 bot has strong capabilities and is able to deliver powerful blows.<\/p>\n

Exactly what caused the kick remains unclear.<\/p>\n

Some online viewers speculated the robot simply miscalculated its movement during the demonstration.<\/p>\n

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Others joked that the machine was attempting a pro wrestling move gone wrong.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery soon we will be attacked by these robots,\u201d one X user commented.<\/p>\n

Another asked: \u201cWhy are humans so determined to create machines that could eventually replace us?\u201d<\/p>\n

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