Humanoid robot ordained as Buddhist monk in South Korea
Seoul's Jogye Temple has introduced South Korea's first humanoid robot monk, named Gabi. The robot participated in an ordination ceremony, bowing and praying ahead of Buddha's birthday, sparking discussions on the intersection of technology and spirituality.
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