In which country was the first humanoid robot monk “Gabi” introduced in 2026?

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The correct answer is Option C: South Korea. South Korea introduced its first humanoid robot monk named Gabi on 6 May 2026 at a Buddhist ceremony. The ceremony was held at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea. The robot monk Gabi was presented by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The event was organised ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, observed on 24 May 2026. A humanoid robot is defined as a machine designed with human-like body structure including head, torso, arms, and legs. Gabi is approximately 130 centimetres tall and was dressed in Buddhist robes during the ceremony. During the ritual, Gabi bowed to senior monks and received a Dharma name. The Dharma name “Gabi” combines Siddhartha (Buddha’s birth name) and “jabi,” meaning mercy in Korean. The Jogye Order created five modified Buddhist precepts for the robot monk Gabi. The five precepts include respect for life, non-destruction, obedience to humans, truthful communication, and energy conservation. Gabi received a 108-bead rosary and a Lotus Lantern Festival symbol during the ceremony. The traditional “yeonbi” ritual practice was replaced in this robot ceremony. The Lotus Lantern Festival is a major Buddhist festival in South Korea linked with Buddha’s Birthday. Buddha’s Birthday is observed on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar in East Asian Buddhism.

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