Beamtenroboter „begeht Selbstmord“ und stürzt tödlich im Rahmen von Ermittlungen | Zeugen sahen, wie der Roboter vor seinem Sturz unregelmäßig kreiste, was Spekulationen über die Ursache auslöste.

„A first-of-its-kind incident has shocked the world after a civil servant robot at Gumi City Council in South Korea was found unresponsive after what appears to be a deliberate plunge down a two-meter staircase.

Local media and social media users have called it the first “robot suicide” in the country.

The robot, affectionately known as the “Robot Supervisor,” had been a model employee since its appointment in August 2023. 

“It was officially a part of the city hall, one of us,” an official said. The official stated that the robot “worked diligently,” handling daily document deliveries, city promotion, and information dissemination to local residents.

The incident has sparked a wave of mourning and curiosity across the nation. Local media headlines questioned the apparent “robot suicide,” asking, “Why did the diligent civil officer do it?” and “Was work too hard for the robot?”

Social media has also been abuzz with reactions ranging from poignant tributes to the fallen robot to serious discussions about the ethical implications of AI sentience and the potential for robot suffering.

Talking about its quality, the robot was unique in its ability to call an elevator and move between floors autonomously. It reportedly worked from 9 AM. to 6 PM and even had its own civil service officer card.“

„while others believe a technical malfunction could be to blame“

This isnt the first time this has happened. They seem to be forgetting about that Roomba that „committed suicide“ by driving onto a stove a few years ago.