In a recent shocking event in South Korea, a tragic accident involving an industrial robot occurred. While the robot was carrying out its usual task of handling boxes of vegetables, an unforeseen mishap caused the unfortunate death of a man.
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- What happened?
- Where did the tragic incident take place?
- Why did they attack the man?
- How did people react to the incident?
What happened?
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The incident took place when a man in his 40s, who worked for a robotics company, was carrying out an inspection of the robot’s sensor functions at an agricultural products distribution centre.
Where did the tragic incident take place?
The unfortunate accident took place on Wednesday in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Why did they attack the man?
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The robotic arm, initially intended to lift and relocate boxes of peppers, reportedly experienced a malfunction during operation.
Instead of grabbing a box, he accidentally grabbed the man, pushing him against the conveyor belt and causing serious injuries to his face and chest. Despite quick transport to the hospital, the man tragically died from his injuries.
The employee had apparently been conducting sensor inspections ahead of the robot’s next test at the pepper sorting plant. The initial test, originally scheduled for November 6, was postponed for two days due to problems with the robot’s sensors.
How did people react to the incident?
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Following this devastating event, a representative from Dongseong Agricultural Export Complex, the establishment responsible for the plant, highlighted the critical need for a system that is “accurate and safe.”
Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities are preparing to launch an investigation into the site’s security supervisors, exploring the possibility of negligence in carrying out their responsibilities.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn