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October 25, 2025 - 4:43 AM

How Robot Killed Industry Worker In South Korea

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In a harrowing incident at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea, an industrial robot claimed the life of an unidentified worker.

The victim was engaged in routine checks for defects in the machines when the robot unexpectedly seized him, crushing him against a conveyor belt.
The resulting injuries proved fatal, causing severe head and chest trauma.

Authorities are leaning towards attributing the incident to human error rather than a flaw in the robot’s design, according to preliminary police investigations.
This unfortunate event has sparked renewed concerns among the public, echoing previous instances of harm caused by robots in the country.
Notably, past incidents involved a manufacturing robot injuring a worker and a separate case where a conveyor belt resulted in a fatality.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of human-robot interactions within industrial settings and prompts a reassessment of safety protocols to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos. She writes Tech, Political, Business and Entertainment Articles. dorisisrael5@gmail.com
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