German Police Seize Robot After Alleged Sexual Assault of Teen Girl

Cologne police have opened a sexual harassment investigation after a 120-cm robot allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting motions while two male teenagers filmed and streamed the incident. Investigators seized the robot and the suspects' phones to determine whether the movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.

• The 120-cm robot wore a tank top, sweatpants, sunglasses and a gold chain
• Two male teenagers are suspects but have not been charged
• Police seized the robot and phones to examine control and footage
• Cologne police call the case new territory for them