‘Runs on Vodka’: Russia unveils its first humanoid robot; stumbles and falls moments after taking its first steps

Russia’s first AI humanoid robot, AIdol, made a dramatic debut in Moscow, walking on stage to Rocky’s theme before toppling face-first. Developers from Idol Robotics blamed calibration issues, calling it a “real-time learning” moment. Despite the stumble, AIdol’s advanced design, 77% Russian-made and powered by 19 servomotors, signals the nation’s growing ambition in humanoid AI innovation.