A Haidilao hot pot robot went viral after spinning out of control in Cupertino, striking tableware and breaking into wild dance moves near stunned diners.

A robot stationed inside a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in California malfunctioned and began spinning uncontrollably, ...

The incident quickly spread online, sparking both amusement and debate about safety features, oversight, and the wisdom of deploying consumer-facing robots in uncontrolled settings.

In the video, it took three employees a couple of minutes to grab the robot by a strap on its neck and try to pull it away from the tables – all while the robot continued its energetic dance moves for ...