Killer Robot Crushes Man at Volkswagen Plant

A 22-year-old contractor was killed this week at a Volkswagen plant in Germany after an industrial robot grabbed him and crushed him against a metal plate, according to reports.

While it may sound like the start of a robot uprising in a Hollywood movie, Volkswagen spokesman Heiko Hillwig told the Associated Press that human error was likely the cause of the accident, according to an initial investigation.

Another contractor was present at the time of the accident, however, Hillwig declined to give the AP more details about the case due to an ongoing investigation.

The robot involved in the incident is used to perform various assembly tasks and works in a confined area of the plant, Hillwig said.

The identity of the victim has not been released. Prosecutors are investigating the case to determine if any charges should be filed, according to German media reports.

Volkswagen officials could not be immediately reached by ABC News for additional comment.