THIS is the hysterical moment a dancing robot takes a spectacular tumble mid-performance to Billie Jean – before being dragged offstage.
Comical footage shows the robot wildly cutting shapes as captivated audience members film the bizarre routine on their phones.
A robot shocked audiences with a performance of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean Credit: X/ErenChenAI
Midway through the performance, the robot took a tumble Credit: X/ErenChenAI
Wearing a white collared T-shirt, the machine spins towards a nearby set of steps and almost loses its balance.
It somehow manages to stay upright before launching into Michael Jackson’s trademark moonwalk.
As the crowd watches on, the android heads back towards the same steps moments later.
Failing to avoid the obstacle for a second time, the robot suddenly collapses in a heap.
A member of staff rushed on stage to check what happened Credit: X/ErenChenAI
The robot was dragged offstage by the scruff of its neck Credit: X/ErenChenAI
While the lights continue to flash around it, the machine lies motionless as a member of staff rushes into view.
Grabbing the robot by the collar, he drags the malfunctioning machine offstage.
Footage of the electronic mishap quickly went viral online, with many viewers left in stitches.
One user wrote: “Watching a robot fall over is almost as funny as watching a real person fall over.”
Another added: “This is the greatest video I’ve ever seen. No notes.”
This is not the first time a robot has found themselves in a spot of bother.
In November, while being paraded on stage.
The machine was supposed to impress spectators during its official presentation in , but instead left the developers red-faced.
CEO Vladimir Vitukhin blamed the fall on calibration issues, saying that the robot was still in its test phase.
Vitukhin added his creation can “smile, think, and be surprised, like a person” – it just can’t stand or walk.
He said: “I hope that this mistake will turn into an experience.”
Similar to the MJ-inspired robot, footage of the incident quickly found its way onto social media.
One wrote: “Before it fell it looked total sh**. Boston Dynamics have nothing to worry about.”
Another joked: “This is not bad design or programming. This is the most advanced robotics and AI.
“It’s just mimicking what it sees. In this case it’s alcoholic Russian creators.”
A third said: “This looks like 20 years ago in China. Russians should stick with hacking. Sorry but AI and robotics belongs to and .”
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