Faraday Future's $89,000 AI robot makes NYC debut to learn human behavior - and potentially become a babysitter

A strange thing happened in a New York City park on Sunday when people suddenly encountered a life-sized robot that sings, dances, and interacts with children. This unusual occurrence took place in Brooklyn Bridge Park on October 25 as the company Faraday Future from California unveiled its $89,000 AI-powered humanoid robot to the public. However, this was not just a show off of future technology. The company plans something more significant for the robot, which includes training it in human interaction skills that will make it a babysitter or companion someday.

AI ROBOT TURNS HEADS AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

According to the New York Post, the humanoid robot was seen interacting with visitors at Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering a glimpse of how artificial intelligence could become part of everyday life.

Faraday Future's Chief Technology Officer, Hong Rao, accompanied the robot during its public appearance. Despite its advanced appearance, the machine wasn't operating entirely independently. Rao controlled its movements using a small remote while explaining the company's ambitions.

Robot was spotted walking among visitors, singing to children and dancing with people. Interestingly, the machine's presence didn't seem to alarm many visitors. Around a dozen women even gathered for a photograph with the robot, with the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges providing the backdrop, reported The Post.

COULD HUMANOID ROBOTS EVENTUALLY REPLACE HUMAN BABYSITTERS?

The demonstration wasn't merely about entertaining visitors at the park. Rao told The Post that the company wants its robot to develop the ability to interact with and nurture humans. Such capabilities could eventually open doors to roles traditionally performed by people, including babysitting, teaching and providing companionship. However, those possibilities remain future ambitions rather than demonstrated capabilities.

This wasn't Brooklyn Bridge Park's first encounter with humanoid technology. Another AI-powered robot was spotted playing with children at the same location in March, reported The Post citing a report from The Independent.

The latest appearance also comes amid growing concerns about increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence. As the New York Post highlighted, experts have already raised questions about the potential dangers of advanced robots.