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Russian AI robot face-plants on stage in viral Moscow debut disaster

Ellsworth Toohey
Nov 12, 2025
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AIDol promotional video (aidoltech.ru/)

Russia’s new AI humanoid robot AIdol made its grand debut in Moscow last week — and immediately face-planted on stage. The moment was captured on video as the robot, entering to the iconic “Rocky” theme song, attempted a simple wave before losing its balance and crashing forward, scattering pieces across the floor.

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