‘Get the electricity bill paid…’ Humanoid robot seen begging on the road, people after watching the video said – AI has also become helpless!

China Robot Video: A unique video that has surfaced from China’s Sichuan province has caught people’s attention on social media. In the viral clip, a humanoid robot is seen kneeling on the roadside and asking passers-by for help with his electricity bill.

Usually, robots are discussed about their advanced technology and capabilities, but this time the matter is completely different. In the video, a plate is seen placed near the robot, in which people can put cash, while a QR code has also been placed for digital payments. This is the reason why this video became viral rapidly on the internet.

China’s got humanoid robots roaming the streets begging for donations to pay their “electricity bill.”

Complete with speaker, tray, and QR code.

Is it moving to California?

—Andrew Alvarez (@theOGalv) June 16, 2026

Video of a humanoid robot goes viral in China

In the video shared on X by an account named @theOGalv, the robot is seen sitting on one knee with folded hands and leaning towards people. The LED board and loudspeaker near him are repeatedly playing messages like, “No money to recharge” and “Please help with electricity bill.”

According to reports, this robot is the Unitri G1 model, which has been developed by Chinese robotics company Unitri. Another robot of the same company also came into limelight this year for climbing the Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador. In the video, some people are also seen putting money in front of the robot and scanning the QR code.

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Now robots also started snatching the jobs of beggars

After the video went viral, people gave funny reactions on social media. Some users jokingly wrote that now robots have also started snatching the jobs of beggars, while some said that it seems that AI’s plan to take over the world has been postponed for now. Many people called it a marketing stunt or part of performance art.

According to reports, cities like Beijing, Chengdu and Fuzhou also have such “robot beggars” Have been seen before. Meanwhile, humanoid robots are becoming increasingly popular around the world and their role in industry, healthcare and household tasks is increasing. In such a situation, this viral video has emerged as an interesting mixture of technology and entertainment.