Robot monks lead South Korea's Lotus Lantern Festival
Daewoung Kim, Minwoo Park/Reuters
19 May 2026 at 20:21:45
Four humanoid robot monks—Gabi, Seokja, Mohee, and Nisa—led Seoul's Lotus Lantern Festival this year, marching alongside their human counterparts. Dressed in traditional robes, they pressed their palms together as fascinated crowds watched ancient faith embrace futuristic technology.
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