A 70-pound humanoid robot, Bebop, travelling for work, caused an hour-long delay on a Southwest Airlines flight.

May 5, 2026 - 13:15
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A 70-pound humanoid robot, Bebop, travelling for work, caused an hour-long delay on a Southwest Airlines flight.
A Southwest Airlines flight on April 30 was delayed over an hour after Bebop, a 70-pound humanoid robot, raised safety concerns. Its lithium battery exceeded limits, requiring checks and reseating. The robot had its own seat, and the incident sparked debate online about publicity.

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