Robot Incident Sparks Investigation After Teen Girls Accused of Sexual Harassment

Police confiscate robot that allegedly groped 16-year-old girl, probe into possible sexual harassment. Investigating new tech-related incident in Cologne.

Editorial Desk

October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Cologne, Germany — German authorities have launched an investigation into a bizarre incident involving a robot that allegedly touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made suggestive movements toward her, according to police.

The incident occurred overnight Saturday to Sunday in Cologne, where two young men were said to have controlled the robot and filmed the alleged assault. They reportedly streamed the event online and commented on it, drawing attention from local authorities.

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Cologne police confirmed they seized the robot and the suspects’ mobile phones as part of their probe. The robot, described as 120 cm tall and dressed in a white tank top, black sweatpants, and sunglasses, was found in the trunk of a vehicle near a fast-food restaurant. Police are examining whether the robot’s actions were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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