
A German police report about a suspected attack by a robot is causing an international stir. A young live streamer is said to be responsible for this.
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A police report from Cologne reports an incident in which a robot is said to have been involved in an alleged attack on a 16-year-old.
Suspected attack on 16-year-old What is known about the robot incident in Cologne
Do women now have to fear grabbing robots? A German police report caused an international stir. A young live streamer should be responsible. He defends himself via video.
By Markus Böhm and Angela Gruber
October 13, 2026, 3:54 p.m
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