German police seize robot after teen girl allegedly groped in Cologne

Police in Cologne seized a robot after its 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion allegedly used it to grope a 16-year-old girl and make thrusting movements, filming and streaming the incident. The case opens a novel legal question about criminal liability for remote-controlled devices. It is an isolated incident, but may set precedent for harassment laws involving robotics.