Region | Iran
Iran unveils Surena 2 - a human-shaped robot
Iranian state television says the Surena 2 robot weighs 45 kilos and is 4.76 feet tall. It was developed by more than 20 robotics experts at Tehran University.
- AP
- Published: 18:48 July 3, 2010
- Image Credit: AFP
- The first Iranian Human like robot named 'Surena', is seen at a conference centre during a ceremony to mark National Industry and Mine Day in Tehran
Tehran: Iranian officials have unveiled a human-shaped robot that can walk like a person, although at a slower pace.
Iranian state television says the Surena 2 robot weighs 45 kilos and is 4.76 feet tall. It was developed by more than 20 robotics experts at Tehran University.
State TV said engineers were still developing vision and sound capabilities for the robot, but did not elaborate. It also did not say what tasks the Surena 2 can perform or what it was developed for.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended Saturday's ceremony. Tehran frequently tries to showcase the country's technological achievements in its push to become a regional power.
News Editor's choice
-
Credit profiles in six months
Credit profiles for individuals, firms to be made available to creditors in six months
-
Uncertainty ahead of UP vote
Seven-phase polling begins today in the testing ground for national parties
-
Go shopping with Nol cards soon
RTA in talks with top grocery and supermarket chains on new feature
