13.10.2026 11:30
In the city of Cologne, Germany, a robot was alleged to have touched a 16-year-old girl's buttocks and made sexually explicit movements. After the incident, German police took action and seized the robot, launching an investigation on suspicion of sexual insult. It is not yet known whether the robot was controlled by a person or acted according to its own programming.
A robot alleged to have engaged in sexually explicit behavior toward a 16-year-old girl in Cologne, Germany, has been taken under investigation by police. The robot, which was said to have touched the young girl's buttocks, was seized while an investigation was launched into the incident on suspicion of sexual insult.
ROBOT'S ACTIONS DREW REACTION
The unusual incident in Cologne, Germany, brought discussions about the use and safety of robots in public spaces back to the agenda.
According to the allegation, a robot touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and then displayed sexually explicit behavior. Following the incident, police teams took action.
POLICE SEIZED THE ROBOT
After the incident, German police seized the robot in question and launched an investigation.
Authorities stated that an investigation is being conducted into the incident on suspicion of sexual insult.
No definitive information has yet been shared as to whether the robot's movements were controlled remotely by a person or stemmed from pre-programmed commands.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ROBOT'S ACTIONS?
The incident also brought to the agenda the question of who will be held responsible for inappropriate behavior carried out by robots.
As part of the investigation, details such as the robot's control system and how it was directed during the incident are expected to be clarified.