South Korean man killed by industrial robot that identified him as a box

23 Sept 05:51 Key points summarised by AI

An industrial robot in South Korea fatally crushed a man, reportedly mistaking him for a box of produce it was designed to handle.
The robotics company worker died after the robotic arm pressed his upper body against a conveyor belt during a sensor inspection, prompting a police investigation into potential safety negligence.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.