Robots at Prophet’s Grand Mosque answer pilgrims’ questions in 11 languages
Robots guide pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on how to perform their Umrah rituals, issue fatwas, answer questions and provide opportunities for people to communicate with scholars remotely.
The Robots provide the pilgrims information in 11 languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, Persian, Turkish, Malay, Urdu, Chinese, Bengali, Hausa.
The four-wheeled robots have 21-inch touchscreens and are equipped with a smart stopping system that allows them to be moved easily and smoothly.
They also have high resolution cameras that provide clarity in transmitting images, high resolution headphones, and a microphone with high capture quality that allows clear sound transmission.
The robots work on a Wi-Fi wireless network system at a speed of 5 GHz which enables fast and high transmission of data.
