Saudi Arabia Launches AI Robot to Enhance pilgrim Experience reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing AI Robot To Enhance Pilgrim Experience For Hajj And Umrah
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence to serve pilgrims and Umrah performers and enhance the spiritual journey of pilgrims.
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said it is using the latest technologies, including a ‘Guidance Robot to facilitate the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.
The Guidance Robot is designed to assist visitors by responding to their religious inquiries related to the performance of Hajj and Umrah rituals with clarity and precision, utilizing the latest approved religious fatwas, Gulf news reported. Saudi Arabia Launches AI Robot
The robot offers simplified explanations of these rituals in Arabic and eleven other international languages, ensuring that the information is accessible to a global audience. The languages include Arabic, English, French, Russian, Persian, Turkish, Malay, urdu, Chinese, Bengali, and Hausa. Additionally, the robot features a 21-inch touch screen providing various services to visitors of the Grand Mosque.
Equipped with four wheels and a smart stop system, the robot moves smoothly. It is also equipped with front and bottom cameras that capture high-resolution images of the surroundings, ensuring clear transmission.
The robot boasts speakers with high-clarity in sound and a microphone that captures sound with exceptional quality.
Using a wireless network system (Wi-Fi) at a speed of 5 GHz, the robot enables fast and high data transmission, enhancing the efficiency of its services.
A unique feature of this robot is its ability to enable visitors to communicate directly with scholars and sheikhs via visual communication technology. This allows for clarification on real-time fatwas and guidance on religious issues of concern to the pilgrims.
Additionally, the robot provides simultaneous translation of sermons and religious lessons delivered at the Grand Mosque, making these insightful teachings available in eleven international languages without the need for human translators.
The Guidance Robot offers several benefits to pilgrims and Umrah performers. Its ability to quickly and accurately respond to inquiries saves valuable time and effort.
The robot’s service is available around the clock, offering constant support to visitors seeking information and guidance. Its ease of use makes it accessible to all visitors, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.
Saudi Arabia Launches AI Robot
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its dedication to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enrich the spiritual journey of Umrah performers and pilgrims. The Prophet’s Mosque and the Grand Mosque’s Presidency of Religious Affairs have unveiled their adoption of cutting-edge technology, including the introduction of a “Guidance Robot,” aimed at facilitating the rites of Hajj and Umrah.
The innovative Guidance Robot has been meticulously engineered to aid visitors by addressing their religious inquiries pertaining to Hajj and Umrah rituals accurately. Drawing from the latest approved religious fatwas, this robotic assistant offers simplified explanations of the rituals in Arabic and eleven other international languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse global audience.
Equipped with a 21-inch touch screen, the robot provides an array of services to Grand Mosque visitors. Its four wheels and smart stop system enable smooth navigation, while front and bottom cameras capture high-resolution images for clear transmission. With speakers delivering high-clarity sound and a microphone capturing exceptional audio quality, visitors can engage seamlessly with the robot.
Operating on a 5 GHz wireless network system (Wi-Fi), the robot facilitates fast and high-speed data transmission, thereby enhancing the efficiency of its services. A notable feature of this robot is its ability to facilitate direct communication between visitors and scholars/sheikhs via visual communication technology, enabling real-time clarification on fatwas and religious guidance.
Moreover, the robot offers simultaneous translation of sermons and religious lessons conducted at the Grand Mosque into eleven international languages, eliminating the need for human translators.
The Guidance Robot offers several advantages to pilgrims and Umrah performers, including prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, saving valuable time and effort. Operational round the clock, it provides constant support to visitors seeking information and guidance. Its user-friendly interface ensures accessibility for all visitors, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.
This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to harnessing technology to enhance the spiritual experience of pilgrims, further cementing its position as a leader in leveraging AI for religious purposes.
