Humanoid Robot Powered by Qualcomm Collapses on Stage at Computex 2026
The collapse prompted a staff member to immediately cover the robot with a black sheet before carrying it off the stage
A humanoid robot powered by Qualcomm collapsed during a live demonstration at Computex 2026 in Taipei.
The video of the humanoid robot, powered by Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ10 AI platform, collapsing on stage has gone viral on social media. In the video, the robot can be seen walking across the stage carrying a gadget during the keynote address before suddenly collapsing to the ground.
The collapse prompted a staff member to immediately cover the robot with a black sheet before carrying it off the stage.
According to a news report, Qualcomm said the collapse was caused by a brief communication glitch that triggered a fault in the prototype. The company said the humanoid robot executed a safe collapse sequence to protect people and nearby objects.
Qualcomm added that the incident would provide valuable real-world data to help accelerate the development of more robust robotics.
The incident sparked humorous reactions on social media, with many users sharing memes and jokes about the robot's collapse. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also reacted to the viral video by posting a laughing emoji.