South Korea unveils humanoid robot monk ahead of Buddha’s birthday

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South Korea's first humanoid robot monk made its official debut at Jogye Temple in Seoul, ahead of Buddha's birthday.

The robot monk, called Gabi, stood before Buddhist monks as it pledged to devote itself to Buddhism. pic.twitter.com/O47u0rwPfF

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South Korea has introduced its first humanoid robot monk. Named Gabi, the robot made its official debut at Jogye Temple in Seoul, standing before Buddhist monks to pledge its devotion to Buddhism. The unveiling was timed ahead of Buddha’s birthday celebrations — marking what could be a groundbreaking moment at the intersection of faith and technology.