- Recent viral CCTV footage from a Russian electronics store recorded a humanoid robot fighting back after a man tried to push it.
- In the footage, a man in a grey polo attempts to shake the robot's hand, which is not reciprocated, and then pushes the bot's shoulder.
- After the employee touches the back of the robot, the robot enters a fighting stance and attempts several kicks in the direction of the polo man.
- A third man runs and blocks the robot until they can stop it.
- The video is suspected to be AI-generated or reposted, with comments accusing the poster of reposting.
- The original video is believed to be from the Instagram account volagstore64, which appears to be an electronics store in Saratov, Russia.
- The robot is called Sema and is a "technical consultant."
- The security footage is likely faked, based on other ad videos on the channel that give Sema some personality, and the unphased woman behind the desk is cited as evidence.
Viral CCTV footage from a Russian electronics store has sparked debate over its authenticity after a humanoid robot named Sema appeared to fight back against a man who pushed it. The incident, which was captured on camera, shows the man in a grey polo attempting to shake hands with the robot, only to be met with rejection. Following this, he pushes the robot's shoulder, prompting a response from Sema.29
In the footage, a black-shirted employee interacts with the robot, which then enters a fighting stance and attempts several kicks towards the man. This reaction has led to speculation that the robot's behavior was either a natural response or triggered by the employee pressing a button. A third man intervenes to block the robot until it can be stopped.3
Critics have raised concerns about the video's authenticity, with some suggesting it may be staged. Comments on social media highlight the potential for misinformation, as one user noted, "A page with 1.3 million followers is presenting an AI-generated video as if it were real news." The store, identified as Volga Store in Saratov, Russia, has a history of posting videos featuring Sema, which some believe may have been edited to enhance its personality.567
Despite the skepticism, the footage has gone viral, prompting discussions about the implications of robotics and AI in everyday life.
“The robot, named Sema, is a 'technical consultant' at Volga Store in Saratov, Russia, and the footage is suspected to be faked or AI-generated, with one comment accusing a page with 1.3 million followers of presenting AI as real news. The unphased woman behind the desk is cited as evidence the security footage is staged.”
