<p>In a never-heard incident, a civil servant robot committed suicide by throwing itself down a flight of stairs in South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The robot was working as a civil servant for a council and his mysterious death has left the people shocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gumi City Council said that the robot became defunct after it smashed itself on a two-metre staircase.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gumi City said that the officials found the 'Robot Supervisor' smashed up and lying in the stairwell in between the council building's first and second floors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Was the robot depressed due to workload? Council investigates mysterious death</strong></h2>

<p>According to some witnesses, the robot was seen mysteriously "circling in one spot as if something was there" before it occurred, however, the exact cause is being investigated, said a city council official.</p>

<p>"Pieces have been collected and will be analysed by the company," said the official, further stating that the robot had "helped with daily document deliveries, city promotion, and delivered information" to local residents.</p>

<p>"It was officially a part of the city hall, one of us," added another official, further stating, "It worked diligently."</p>

<p>The local media questioned the robot's suicide, as headlines read, "Why did the diligent civil officer do it?" or questioned "Was work too hard" for the robot?</p>

<p>One of the netizens said on a social media platform, "If the workload had been too much, would he have spun around for a long time and then rushed down the stairs?" Meanwhile, another said: "I pray that scrap metal rests in peace."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;S Korea faced with a shrinking population</strong></p>

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<p>The robot was appointed in August 2023 and this was the first cyborg who was used as a council official</p>

<p>Bear Robotics, which is a California-based robot-waiter startup, made the robot that worked from 9 am to 6 pm. It also had a civil service officer card.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unlike other robots, that generally use one floor, the Gumi City Council robot was able to go in an elevator and move across floors on its own.</p>

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In a never-heard incident, a civil servant robot committed suicide by throwing itself down a flight of stairs in South Korea. The robot was working as a civil servant for a council and his mysterious death has left the people shocked.

In a never-heard incident, a civil servant robot committed suicide by throwing itself down a flight of stairs in South Korea. The robot was working as a civil servant for a council and his mysterious death has left the people shocked. Gumi City Council said that the robot became defunct after it smashed itself on a two-metre staircase. Also Read: Man who stabbed South Korean opposition leader Lee sentenced to 15 years in prison Gumi City said that the officials found the 'Robot Supervisor' smashed up and lying in the stairwell in between the council building's first and second floors. Was the robot depressed due to workload? Council investigates mysterious death According to some witnesses, the robot was seen mysteriously "circling in one spot as if something was there" before it occurred, however, the exact cause is being investigated, said a city council official. "Pieces have been collected and will be analysed by the company," said the official, further stating that the robot had "helped with daily document deliveries, city promotion, and delivered information" to local residents. "It was officially a part of the city hall, one of us," added another official, further stating, "It worked diligently." The local media questioned the robot's suicide, as headlines read, "Why did the diligent civil officer do it?" or questioned "Was work too hard" for the robot? One of the netizens said on a social media platform, "If the workload had been too much, would he have spun around for a long time and then rushed down the stairs?" Meanwhile, another said: "I pray that scrap metal rests in peace." Watch: S Korea faced with a shrinking population The robot was appointed in August 2023 and this was the first cyborg who was used as a council official Bear Robotics, which is a California-based robot-waiter startup, made the robot that worked from 9 am to 6 pm. It also had a civil service officer card. Unlike other robots, that generally use one floor, the Gumi City Council robot was able to go in an elevator and move across floors on its own. (With inputs from agencies)

Can robots commit suicide? The curious case of cyborg's death shocks South Korea

<p>What would you do if you could modify your body to add mechanical parts? If you could just go up to a shop and ask for cyborg arms or legs? What would the society look like? This scenario does seem like something straight out of a science fiction comic. However, it is the reality that has been made possible by a Japan-based researcher and his team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Masahiko Inami and his team have come up with robotic arms that can be worn by a user and can move in tune with a human.</p>

<h2><strong>Jizai Arms</strong></h2>

<p>The technology named "Jizai Arms" takes inspiration from 'The Arm', a quasi-horror traditional Japanese story by novelist Yasunari Kawabata. The short story revolves around an ageing man who becomes obsessed with a beautiful young woman and borrows one of her arms for the night.</p>

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<p>As per Reuters, Inami and his team. are further developing a series of technologies, all rooted in the idea of "jizai". The Japanese term, as per Inami, roughly relates to autonomy and an individual's freedom to do as he pleases.</p>

<h2><strong>Why develop cyborg arms?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the researcher, the aim behind developing 'Jizai arms' is to foster a relationship similar to music and instrument between machine and man.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Lying somewhere between a human and a tool, like how a musical instrument can become as if a part of your body," is how the University of Tokyo researcher describes it.</p>

<p>He says that rather than replace humans, the technology aims to "support us" and "unlock creativity".</p>

<p>"This is absolutely not a rival to human beings, but rather something that helps us do as we please, like a bicycle or e-bike. It supports us and can unlock creativity," said Inami.</p>

<h2><strong>What can the robot arms do?</strong></h2>

<p>If you're wondering how it would feel to wear the cyborg arms and whether it'll feel bulky or weighed down. Inami has revealed that many wearers actually grow attached to the arms.</p>

<p>While testing the technology, researchers discovered that "Taking them off after using them for a while feels a little sad. That's where they're a little different to other tools."</p>

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<p>In a promotional video of the "Jizai Arms" ballet dancers can be seen performing a dance routine with the robotic arms strapped to their backs and torso. The humans and the machine can be seen moving in concert. The aesthetic dance routine ends with the two dancers embracing as their cyborg arms also envelop each other.</p>

<p>Watch the mesmerising video here:</p>

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<p>These robot arms can do more than just dance or turn a novelist's imagination into reality. As per Inami, these can prove very useful in search and rescue missions. "In the future, we might see wings growing out of people's backs, or drones attached to people ... Maybe someone will come up with a sport that requires six arms or invent a new type of swimming," speculates the University of Tokyo researcher.</p>

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What would you do if you could modify your body to add mechanical parts? If you could just go up to a shop and ask for cyborg arms or legs? What would the society look like?

What would you do if you could modify your body to add mechanical parts? If you could just go up to a shop and ask for cyborg arms or legs? What would the society look like? This scenario does seem like something straight out of a science fiction comic. However, it is the reality that has been made possible by a Japan-based researcher and his team. Masahiko Inami and his team have come up with robotic arms that can be worn by a user and can move in tune with a human. Jizai Arms The technology named "Jizai Arms" takes inspiration from 'The Arm', a quasi-horror traditional Japanese story by novelist Yasunari Kawabata. The short story revolves around an ageing man who becomes obsessed with a beautiful young woman and borrows one of her arms for the night. Also read | Amid shortage Hong Kong's 'apartment building for the dead' offers final resting place at $58,000 for two As per Reuters, Inami and his team. are further developing a series of technologies, all rooted in the idea of "jizai". The Japanese term, as per Inami, roughly relates to autonomy and an individual's freedom to do as he pleases. Why develop cyborg arms? As per the researcher, the aim behind developing 'Jizai arms' is to foster a relationship similar to music and instrument between machine and man. "Lying somewhere between a human and a tool, like how a musical instrument can become as if a part of your body," is how the University of Tokyo researcher describes it. He says that rather than replace humans, the technology aims to "support us" and "unlock creativity". "This is absolutely not a rival to human beings, but rather something that helps us do as we please, like a bicycle or e-bike. It supports us and can unlock creativity," said Inami. What can the robot arms do? If you're wondering how it would feel to wear the cyborg arms and whether it'll feel bulky or weighed down. Inami has revealed that many wearers actually grow attached to the arms. While testing the technology, researchers discovered that "Taking them off after using them for a while feels a little sad. That's where they're a little different to other tools." Also read | Previously undocumented effect of IVF uncovered; helps 1-in-5 women conceive naturally second time around In a promotional video of the "Jizai Arms" ballet dancers can be seen performing a dance routine with the robotic arms strapped to their backs and torso. The humans and the machine can be seen moving in concert. The aesthetic dance routine ends with the two dancers embracing as their cyborg arms also envelop each other. Watch the mesmerising video here: 🦾💡 Jizai Arms: los brazos robóticos portátiles impulsados por IA 🔬🤖 Los primeros de su tipo, creados por una empresa robótica japonesa, ofrecen una interacción única y natural con la IA y los robots. ¡El futuro se vuelve realidad! 🌟💪 #Tecnologia #JizaiArms #IA #Robótica pic.twitter.com/Z7x9J3Wq9O — iTree Training (@itreetraining) June 21, 2023 × These robot arms can do more than just dance or turn a novelist's imagination into reality. As per Inami, these can prove very useful in search and rescue missions. "In the future, we might see wings growing out of people's backs, or drones attached to people ... Maybe someone will come up with a sport that requires six arms or invent a new type of swimming," speculates the University of Tokyo researcher. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>'Justice League' actor Ray Fisher who <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/justice-league-actor-ray-fisher-accuses-director-joss-whedon-of-abusive-behavior-on-set-310248">accused </a>director Joss Whedon back in July, of 'abusive and unprofessional' behaviour. As per the recent statement released by Warner Bros studio that claims that Fisher has not been cooperating with an independent third party investigator, who was hired at his request.<br />
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A few days back, Fisher tweeted about DC Films President Walter Hamada, ''So you can better understand how deep this goes: After speaking out about Justice League, I received a phone call from the President of DC Films wherein he attempted to throw Joss Whedon and Jon Berg under the bus in hopes that I would relent on Geoff Johns. I will not. ''</p>

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<p>By responding to the tweet, in a statement, a studio spokesperson defended Hamada and accused the actor of not supporting the investigation.&nbsp;<br />
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''At no time did Mr. Hamada ever ‘throw anyone under the bus,&nbsp;as Mr. Fisher has falsely claimed, or render any judgments about the Justice League production, in which Mr. Hamada had no involvement since filming occurred before Mr. Hamada was elevated to his current position''.<br />
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''This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr Fisher has declined to speak to the investigator. Warner Bros. remains committed to accountability and the well-being of every cast and crew member on each of its productions. It also remains committed to investigating any specific and credible allegation of misconduct, which thus far Mr. Fisher has failed to provide.''</p>

<p>Actors&nbsp;claims have since caused studio to launch a&nbsp;investigation into Whedon and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. Whedon and Johns have remained silent following Fisher's claims, while Berg has publicly denied them.</p>


'Justice League' actor Ray Fisher who accused director Joss Whedon back in July, of 'abusive and unprofessional' behaviour. As per the recent statement released by Warner Bros studio that claims that Fisher has not been cooperating with an independent third party investigator, who was hired at his request.

'Justice League' actor Ray Fisher who accused director Joss Whedon back in July, of 'abusive and unprofessional' behaviour. As per the recent statement released by Warner Bros studio that claims that Fisher has not been cooperating with an independent third party investigator, who was hired at his request. A few days back, Fisher tweeted about DC Films President Walter Hamada, ''So you can better understand how deep this goes: After speaking out about Justice League, I received a phone call from the President of DC Films wherein he attempted to throw Joss Whedon and Jon Berg under the bus in hopes that I would relent on Geoff Johns. I will not. '' So you can better understand how deep this goes: After speaking out about Justice League, I received a phone call from the President of DC Films wherein he attempted to throw Joss Whedon and Jon Berg under the bus in hopes that I would relent on Geoff Johns. I will not. A>E — Ray Fisher (@ray8fisher) September 4, 2020 × By responding to the tweet, in a statement, a studio spokesperson defended Hamada and accused the actor of not supporting the investigation. ''At no time did Mr. Hamada ever ‘throw anyone under the bus, as Mr. Fisher has falsely claimed, or render any judgments about the Justice League production, in which Mr. Hamada had no involvement since filming occurred before Mr. Hamada was elevated to his current position''. ''This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr Fisher has declined to speak to the investigator. Warner Bros. remains committed to accountability and the well-being of every cast and crew member on each of its productions. It also remains committed to investigating any specific and credible allegation of misconduct, which thus far Mr. Fisher has failed to provide.'' Actors claims have since caused studio to launch a investigation into Whedon and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. Whedon and Johns have remained silent following Fisher's claims, while Berg has publicly denied them.

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