Vladimir Vitukhin, the Idol chief executive, insisted that his robot falling over during its debut was due to poor lighting and calibration issues, adding that the humanoid is still undergoing testing.
He said: “This is precisely the kind of real-time learning where a successful mistake turns into knowledge, and an unsuccessful one turns into experience. I hope that this mistake turns into experience.”
State news agency TASS shared more flattering clips of the robot making its second outing somewhat later, attached to a support mechanism which used a string attached around its neck area to hold it upright. Pieces of its shattered frame could still be seen on the stage.
Developers have since removed the robot from public display for the time being while they assess its balance systems, according to reports.
