A recent factory accident in China has drawn attention after a worker at a BYD Auto facility in Jinan, Shandong, was reportedly killed by a robot. Surveillance footage of the incident has circulated widely online.
The video shows that around 3 PM on October 5th, a group of workers was on duty when one individual entered the robot’s operational area. Initially, everything appeared normal, but suddenly a robot struck the worker on the head with force.
Reports indicate that the worker was crushed and later succumbed to his injuries. However, there has been no official statement or coverage from local media, leaving uncertainty about whether human error or a malfunction led to the incident.
The video has sparked significant discussion among netizens, with many commenting on the lack of safety measures in Chinese factory designs.