Dubai: Abu Dhabi conglomerate Royal Group's robotics subsidiary has developed a life-size robot that could replace low-skilled human workers and plans to open a factory that will produce around a dozen of the robots every month, a news report has revealed. Barcelona-based company PAL Robotics, a part of Abu Dhabi conglomerate Royal Group, is a robotics company focused on the research, development and commercialization of humanoid robots. Earlier this year, it launched
REEM, a 1.65-metre tall mobile humanoid robot that can move at a speed of 5 km per hour. Classified as a humanoid robot, REEM is equipped with an autonomous navigation system and a touch screen and PAL claims it is capable of roaming through any kind of surroundings, replacing traditionally employed low-skilled workers. It can be used as a guide or an entertainer and its functions include face tracking and recognition functions and a small platform that can be used to transport luggage and other objects.
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