Germany speaks out about a robot's sexual harassment of a 16-year-old girl
Two teenagers in Cologne are accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl with a remote-controlled robot.
Quick Look
Two young people, aged 16 and 19, in Cologne, Germany, are being investigated for allegedly sexually harassing a 16-year-old girl with a remote-controlled robot.
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Why It Matters
Police launched an investigation after young people attempted to harass them with a remote-controlled robot in Cologne, Germany.
An investigation has been launched into the incident in Cologne, Germany, where a robot controlled by remote control by two young men, aged 16 and 19, sexually harassed a 16-year-old girl.
THEY BROADCAST THE HARASSMENT LIVE
In the incident that took place in front of a restaurant at around 23.45, a 1 meter 20 centimeter tall robot approached the victim girl from behind, who was outside with her two girlfriends, aged 17 and 18, and sexually harassed her by hand and rubbing. While the 16-year-old robot owner and his friend recorded those moments and broadcast them live, online comments were also made.
MOBILE PHONES AND ROBOTS OF THE SUSPECTS WERE SEIZED
Police teams quickly arrived at the scene and seized the mobile phones of the two young people and the robot they found in the trunk of the vehicle. It was learned that the young people, who have not yet been formally accused, are still "suspects".
WAS THE HARASSMENT IN REAL TIME OR IN A PRE-PROGRAMMED MANNER?
Police are now trying to figure out whether the harassment occurred in real time via remote control or was pre-programmed.
Cologne police shared a photo of the robot lying on the ground.
In one of the videos spread on social media, the robot, wearing a white undershirt, a yellow chain around his neck, and sunglasses, is seen approaching women on the streets and making inappropriate movements.
Open Questions
- Is the harassment real-time or pre-programmed?
- Will formal charges be brought against the suspects?
