We Bought a β€˜Peeing’ Robot Attack Dog From Temu. It Was Even Weirder Than Expected | WIRED

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A Malfunctioning Robot Dog

The article recounts the experience of purchasing and testing a robot dog from Temu, a robot that unexpectedly 'pees'. The review focuses on the robot's numerous, often nonsensical, functions and its overall poor design.

Controller Quirks

The controller is described as poorly designed, with buttons arranged illogically. The on/off switch and charging light initially malfunctioned, requiring manual battery connection.

Unexpected Features

The 'urination' function involves a cheerful whistling sound and simulated water tinkling. The 'handstand' function results in a faceplant. The 'kung fu' function unexpectedly plays lounge music and involves vigorous 'dancing'. The 'swimming/dance' function involves floor-humping despite the robot not being waterproof.

Overall Assessment

The robot is described as loud, with a shrill built-in speaker lacking a volume control. The overall review is humorous and critical, highlighting numerous design flaws and unexpected behaviors.

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