Worker Killed by Robot After Mistaking Him for Box
A tragic incident occurred in Goseong, South Korea, when an industrial robot, mistaking a worker for a box of vegetables, caused his death. The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered fatal head and chest injuries on Tuesday evening. The robot, designed to pick and place items, grabbed the worker and pushed him onto a conveyor belt, according to local police. The worker was an employee of the company responsible for installing the robot. …