Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot

The article reports on a lawsuit filed by Social Robotics, the creators of viral humanoid influencer Rizzbot, against popular creator IShowSpeed (Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) and his management team. The petition alleges that during a livestreamed event in September, Speed physically assaulted Rizzbot by repeatedly punching it in the face, choking it, pinning it to a couch, and throwing it to the ground. This alleged mistreatment caused significant and irreparable damage to the robot, including loss of functionality in its mouth, neck, head cameras, and sensors, rendering it unstable and unable to walk properly. The incident prompted a police response, with the owner pressing charges, and an ongoing investigation is mentioned. The lawsuit seeks compensation for actual damages and lost profits, citing that Rizzbot has missed out on lucrative opportunities such as appearances on CBS’s The NFL Today and collaborations with MrBeast, which were canceled due to the robot’s incapacitation. Prior to the incident, Rizzbot had