How observers responded:
The interaction created a spectrum of responses from amusement to concern about the future of human-robot-animal interactions
The public reaction to this encounter was mixed. While the robot dog appeared to "play," its erratic movements unnerved many observers. The real dog appeared startled by the mechanical counterpart, creating a scene that elicited both fascination and discomfort. This spectrum of responses highlights our complex relationship with increasingly lifelike technology.