Look: Children and the iconic robots at Expo 2020 Dubai

Nobody at Expo 2020 was happier than the children playing with robots around the site

Published: March 30, 2022 18:05 Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Nobody at Expo 2020 Dubai was happier than the children playing with the Opti around the site. In six months, Expo 2020’s iconic robots brought smiles, dances, and emojified frowns. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Expo 2020 Dubai’s focus on children and education has boosted its visit numbers, with 2.7 million children under 18 visiting the site since the event opened on October 1 last year. Children are making the most out of the Expo 2020 activities by participating in events and interacting with robots. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Children interact with Opti at Expo 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai. Created by AI service provider Terminus Group, Opti is an orange-coloured robot of many talents. He can greet visitors, entertain with dance moves and even tell you a couple of jokes. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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The friendliest robot in town, Opti is a treat for young visitors. Image Credit: Devadasan K P/Gulf News

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The Opti and Patrol robots at the Sustainability Portal, Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 deployed more than 150 Terminus robots to interact with visitors during the six-month event, including advanced 5G communication capabilities and AI-driven object mapping and detection.” Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Visitors interacting with one of the Robots at Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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A child interacts with Opti, the robot at Jubilee Park, Expo 2020 Dubai. As the mascot of the Expo, they are considered to be the guardian of the Opportunity District. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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This little guy participates in Expo parades and flash mobs, stands upright, moves freely and operates safely for 24 hours straight. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Patrol robots are equipped with an HD facial recognition camera, real-time thermal camera and SOS button; these robots were on 24-hour duty to remind visitors of safe practices such as social distancing. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Expo 2020 Mascots “ Opti, Rashid and Latifa” at Sun Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Visitors interact with Opti on Ghaf Avenue, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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