Watch here: Robot goes rogue, smashes plates, then breaks into ‘dance’ as staff struggle to stop it

A restaurant robot went rogue, and the video of it is now everywhere on social media. Some people are laughing, and some are worried – either way, it’s grabbing attention.

When “I’m good” went bad

In the clip, the robot is wearing an orange apron that says “I’m Good.” But instead of helping, it suddenly starts knocking over plates on the counter. Its arms are flailing wildly, and nothing seems to stop it.

A staff member jumps in, trying to hold the robot, but it keeps moving. Customers watch, some shocked, while laughter echoes in the background.

Social media can’t get enough

Social media users had a field day with the video. Many found it hilarious, with one person writing, “Haha, dancing is more important than work. He just wants to dance.”

Another added, “Imagine having to write ‘the robot has no regrets’ in a formal HR document. That’s peak human-robot relations right there.”

Some joked about how uncontrollable the robot was, saying, “This is obviously how it all starts. It takes three people to barely stop a robot from dancing. We are so cooked.”

Alongside the humour, some users expressed caution about the growing use of humanoid robots in public spaces, warning that such incidents could become more common in the future. Safety concerns were also highlighted, with one viewer noting, “I’ve worked in factories for years, and all machinery must have an e-stop. Why don’t these things just have a big red stop button on their heads in case they go nuts? It wouldn’t have to kill the power, just put it in standby or something.”

Why people can’t stop watching

For many, it was amusing. For others, a reminder that managing robots in public isn’t always simple. Either way, the video has people talking online.

Disclaimer: This story is based entirely on a viral video and reactions shared online. The Times of India has not independently verified the video, the location, the people involved, or the events shown. It reflects what is circulating on social media.

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