🪷 Robot joins Buddhist initiation in Seoul

A 130 cm humanoid robot named Gabi, made by Chinese company Unitree Robotics, took part in a Buddhist initiation at Seoul's Jogye Temple. Dressed in monk robes, it received a dharma name meaning 'mercy'.

The Jogye Order led the ritual, asking Gabi if it was ready to follow Buddha's teachings. Gabi responded aloud and was given prayer beads and a sticker instead of incense burns.

Five Buddhist precepts were rewritten for Gabi with help from Gemini and ChatGPT. They include respecting life, not harming others, obeying humans, not lying, and conserving energy by avoiding overcharging.

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