Robot flies first class to Riyadh

2010-03-02 | Published 06:52

Saudi Arabia: The humanoid Ibn Sina recently mingled with the fellow travellers on his way to Riyadh with Emirates flight EK817.

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After checking in at Emirates First Class check-in counter in Dubai, the robot relaxed in the First Class lounge. Accompanying him on the trip was Dr Nikolaos Mavridis, Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the UAE University College of Information Technology in Al Ain.

The travel was preceded by a lot of preparation. Before the ticket was bought, the travel had to be cleared by the Dubai Police, the Dubai International Airport and Emirates’ safety team.

The robot is one of the most advanced in the world. He is able to speak and understands Arabic, as well as recognize faces.

Vendela Fredriksson

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What a waist of time!
What is the purpose of this stupid robot? I understand that it is cool but what a waist of time, lets face it a robot can never be human - Pinocio tried...
Flying first class- waist of space as the thing cant even eat,drink or feel the comphort of first class.
Ali K, 2010-03-03 06:02
Robot flies first class...
I am sure it was only for safety and security reasons, not a big issue :)
Nabila Usman, 2010-03-04 13:36

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