In a tragic incident in South Korea, a man was crushed to death by a robot that mistook him for a box of peppers. The incident occurred at a warehouse for agricultural products in South Gyeongsand province. Here are the details of the incident:
The worker, who was in his 40s, was inspecting the robot’s sensor at the warehouse when the accident happened.
The robot, which was lifting boxes of bell peppers, misidentified the man and pushed his upper body onto a conveyor belt, crushing his face and chest.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
This is not the first incident involving a robot in South Korea. In March, a man in his 50s suffered serious injuries after being trapped by a robot while working at a vehicle parts manufacturing plant.
These incidents highlight the importance of ensuring the safety and proper functioning of robots in industrial settings.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine if there were any defects or safety issues with the robot.
The Donggoseong Export Agricultural Complex, which owns the plant, has called for the establishment of a “precise and safe” system to prevent such accidents in the future.
