One of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots flew an Emirates flight from Dubai to Riyadh.
The Arabic speaking passenger Ibn Sina, stunned passengers as he boarded with Dr Nikolaos Mavridis, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the United Arab Emirates University College of Information Technology in Al Ain where Ibn Sina was developed.
Able to verbally interact with people, Ibn Sina checked in at Emirates’ dedicated First Class check-in counters and relaxed in Emirates’ First Class lounge prior to boarding his flight.
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Mohammed Mattar, divisional senior vice president, airport operations said: “The planning and integration of numerous Emirates departments is testament to our commitment to give every passenger, human or not, the best level of care and service possible. Ibn Sina embodies the forward thinking and innovative ethos of Emirates and we were honoured to have him fly with us.
“This was certainly an interesting challenge for the team however through careful planning Ibn Sina was successfully transported to his destination and we look forward to many more trips of the same nature.”
Ibn Sina safely made the trip to Riyadh where he was the key exhibit at a conference and exhibition on higher education.
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Feb 11, 2010 , Qatar
Just to read betwen the lines. the divisional senior vice president, airport operations said: ?The planning and integration of numerous Emirates departments is testament to our commitment to give every passenger, human or not, the best level of care and service possible. do they allow pets to ...
Feb 9, 2010 , Canada
Fantastic indeed in light of the fact that "Arabic humanoid flew ON the plane to Riyadh." Hmmmmmmmmmm. Edit, edit, edit.