South Korea has introduced Gabi, its first humanoid robot monk, at Seoul’s Jogye Temple ahead of Buddha’s birthday. The 130-centimetre robot appeared in traditional attire and performed gestures including folding its hands and bowing before Buddhist monks, closely matching ritual customs. The unusual mix of spirituality and AI has drawn widespread attention online.
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