Robot allegedly used to grope teen girl seized by German police
Summary
German police seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately and made sexual gestures in Cologne. Two young men reportedly controlled the robot and livestreamed the event on social media. Police are investigating the incident to understand how the robot was operated and to determine possible legal actions.Key Facts
- The incident happened on the night of October 10 in Cologne, Germany near a busy nightlife area.
- A red-and-gold robot about 4 feet tall was seen touching a 16-year-old girl's buttocks and making suggestive movements.
- Two young men, aged 16 and 19, who owned and controlled the robot, livestreamed and commented on the incident.
- Police seized the robot and the suspects’ smartphones as evidence shortly after being alerted.
- The robot is a commercially available model costing around 5,000 euros (about $5,600).
- Videos suggest the robot deliberately performed the gestures after some initial contact with the girl.
- German sexual harassment laws require direct physical contact between people, complicating potential charges involving a robot.
- Authorities are investigating the case as a sexually motivated insult and possible unauthorized publishing of images.
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