It can be argued that in 2017 we depend on, and worship at the throne of technology because of the way it has totally shaped our every day lives. However, some have taken this adoration way too far.
In Washington DC yesterday, a robot designed to patrol areas for security risk toppled into a water fountain whilst ‘on duty’ and was likely damaged beyond repair. It was spotted floating in the fountain by an onlooker and had only been on duty for a week prior to the incident. A fruitful yet short existence.
There have been an outpouring of tributes on social media for the robot, named Steve with people expressing their sadness. WTF is 2017.
Our building’s new robot security guard made his last rounds this afternoon. RIP in Peace, Steve. @iKnightscope #MakeOurFountainsSafeAgain pic.twitter.com/LJ4c9hYzcb
— Padtronics (@padtronix) July 17, 2017
In loving memory of Steve “K5” Knightscope, #Robot #K5 #Knightscope pic.twitter.com/HQbDL4miSH
— BobVanasse (@BobVanasse) July 18, 2017
There even appears to be a letter of condolence from @realDonaldTrump for Steve the Robot. pic.twitter.com/i0N8N9KU3k
— NM(sc)P (@LRD90) July 18, 2017
Steve the security robot may now be gone, but his memory lives on forever pic.twitter.com/eXt1Jgb7Py
— Valentina Perez (@ValentinaIPerez) July 19, 2017
