Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl
German police have seized a robot and launched an investigation after two teenagers allegedly used the device to grope a 16-year-old girl. The incident was reportedly streamed live on social media.
Why it matters
The case highlights emerging concerns regarding the misuse of remote-controlled technology and the intersection of physical harassment with digital platforms.
Image source, North Rhine Westphalia Police Cologne Published 10 minutes ago German police have launched an investigation into two teenagers accused of controlling a robot that allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl.
Police in Cologne have confiscated the red and gold robot that allegedly grabbed the girl's buttocks and made thrusting motions against her before she screamed and moved away.
North Rhine Westphalia Police said the robot's 16-year-old owner and his companion, 19, are believed to have streamed the incident live on social media and commented on it.
According to a police statement on Facebook, the 120cm (3.9ft) tall device approached the girl from behind while she was with her friends close to midnight local time (23:00 BST) on Saturday.
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