A highly anticipated Russian humanoid robot' s debut fell flat when the machine face-planted during a live presentation in Moscow this week.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the robot, named AIDOL, made its long-awaited introduction. In a video of the event circulating online, AIDOL is seen stumbling as it walks on stage to the theme song from the "Rocky" film franchise.

When the robot attempts to wave to the audience with its right arm, it appears to lose its balance before tumbling over. Two human assistants, who accompanied the robot to the stage, rushed to help it up. The men then worked to drag it offstage as other staff members pulled a curtain over the machine while reporters in attendance looked on.

What is AIDOL?

AIDOL is powered by artificial intelligence, according to Reuters . Cons

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