Robot becomes ordained monk and promises to 'devote myself' to faith

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A robot has become an ordained monk and promised to devote itself to Buddhism.In South Korea, the newest Buddhist monk is a robot named Gabi which retails for $13,500 (£9,900).The 130-centimetre tall robot, manufactured by Chinese company Unitree Robotics, wore a traditional Buddhist robe as it pledged itself to Buddhism.Gabi - a Buddhist name that means mercy - wore black shoes and put its hands together to pray as it approached a panel of four Buddhist monks at Jogye Temple in Seoul and was asked to dedicate itself to the faith.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The monks told the humanoid robot: "Robot monk, please reply with palms together, 'Yes, I will devote myself.'"In response, Gabi said: "Yes, I will devote myself."Gabi, the robot monk, then folded its hands and bowed to the monks as a rosary was placed around its neck.Venerable Sungwon, the order's cultural affairs director, admitted the decision to ordain a robot started casusally.He told The Guardian: "It began almost as a...

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