Video: Etihad Airways Introduces AI Robot Sophia to Abu Dhabi
China Aviation Daily | May 16, 2018
Watch as popular UAE influencer Khalid al Ameri joins Sophia the Robot -- the world's most advanced Artificially Intelligent robot -- explore Abu Dhabi and discover all the feelings and emotions you can experience when you visit the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Sophia is officially the first robot to race Yas Marina Circuit, ride the world's fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and experience the beauty of Louvre Abu Dhabi in this new video released by Etihad Airways. She is followed closely throughout by Khalid al Ameri, a popular Emirati personality known for creating heartfelt videos about himself and his family on social media.
Sophia is the AI-powered robot famous for speaking at the UN and interviewing celebrities and world leaders alike. She was named the United Nations Development Programme's first ever Innovation Champion for Asia and the Pacific, and is also the first robot in the world to have a nationality, after being granted citizenship by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The video showcasing Sophia's visit to Abu Dhabi and chronicling her adventures around the city to experience emotions and feelings. Will Khalid ever catch up with Sophia in his quest to help her succeed? Follow their journey around Abu Dhabi's exciting destinations, and discover whether Sophia reaches her ultimate goal.... to feel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hucOuDZM4zA
Sophia visited Abu Dhabi as a spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM. During her visit she was able to visit several of the emirate's top destinations including Emirates Palace, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and the newly-opened Hala Desert Oasis Experience.
Contributed by Etihad Airways