A recent CCTV clip captured a surprising interaction where a small AI robot, Erbai, developed by Unitree Robotics, seemingly convinced 12 larger robots from a rival company's showroom in Shanghai to leave with it. The footage shows Erbai engaging in a conversation with one of the robots, asking if it ever gets off work or has a home. Upon learning the robot had no home, Erbai invited it to "come home" with it, leading the larger robots to follow Erbai out of sight. While many speculate the event was staged, both robotics companies involved have reportedly denied this claim.