I didn't know that for 1 and 2.
But I think you're wrong on 3.
Not only because just like myself, people might have not realized the robot is remotely controlled...
But moreso because it doesn't change the fact that the robot is specifically designed to have a human shape and human-like movements regardless of the fact that it is remotely controlled.
The intent of the designer of a cartoon or a robot to garner empathy is entirely irrelevant. Neurology shows that we can detect emotion-relevant cues and get those mirror neurons activated in a wide variety of situations. It doesn't take much to anthropomorphize even simple shapes.
The people who don't know the robot is remote controlled should do more research before commenting and having firm opinions on a matter without having the facts first. You really think a robot can walk around like that and operate on its own and be worth only 70,000?
Is that why people fall in love with and marry sex dolls? Because you're losing me. I feel no empathy for a robot. That doesn't make me jack the ripper. I'm not gonna go on a murdering spree or hurt animals, children because I don't see anything wrong with whay kai did in the video. I don't even like Kai. If I had a life sized robot I would probably slap box with it on some funny shyt. The statement remains that you cannot bully an inanimate object.
People had empathy for Johhn 5 because he could talk and was written to garner empathy. Having arms and legs is irrelevant because Johnny 5 didn't have legs. This robot is the equivalent to a remote controlled car.