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Robotic inspector crush by Robot in South Korea

  In a tragic turn of events, a robotic inspector at a vegetable packaging factory was killed in a fatal accident on November 9, 2023. The incident occurred when a malfunction in the robotic arm led to the unintentional throwing of the inspector onto the conveyor belt, resulting in severe injuries. The injured inspector was promptly rushed to the hospital; however, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries later on. The robotic inspector was entrusted with the responsibility of examining robots, but it met with its own demise due to the failure of the sensor of the robotic arm. This incident sheds light on the importance of stringent safety measures and continuous monitoring in automated environments. Authorities are currently investigating the root cause of the malfunction and to implement necessary enhancements to prevent such incidents in the future. Technical Analysis Preliminary investigations suggest that the malfunction was caused by a failu