Humanoid robot named 'Gabi' ordained as Buddhist monk, pledges devotion to 'holy Buddha'

A high-tech humanoid robot was officially "ordained" as a Buddhist monk during a ceremony at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple on Wednesday.

The robot, a $13,500 Unitree G1 model standing just over four feet tall, was given the name "Gabi." Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.

During the ceremony, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the robot was asked...