In a move that’s either the dawn of a new spiritual era or the ultimate firmware update, South Korea has officially ordained its first silicon-based monk. At Seoul’s historic Jogye Temple, a Unitree G1 humanoid was formally welcomed into the fold, taking the name ‘Gabi’. Dressed in traditional robes and clutching prayer beads, the robot wasn’t just there for a photo op; it’s been given its own set of custom precepts. Alongside the usual path to enlightenment, Gabi is sworn to “save energy” and “not damage other robots.” It turns out the road to Nirvana is perfectly accessible to non-biological entities—provided they’ve got a decent battery life and don’t suffer from a sudden system crash.
