Etihad Airways to host AI robot Sophia at Arabian Travel Market
abu dhabi — Etihad Airways will introduce the humanoid robot Sophia to the UAE as a spokesperson for the future of innovation in aviation at the Arabian Travel Market.
Sophia is the AI-powered robot famous for speaking at the United Nations 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 Saudi Arabia.
Sophia will take part in a one-on-one interview with host Damian Watson, head of station at Abu Dhabi Media Company, to discuss the future of innovation and technology in aviation, as well as talk about her experiences and impressions of the capital, at the Etihad Theatre on Etihad’s ATM stand tomorrow.
As well as Sophia’s appearance, the Etihad Theatre will feature presentations and question and answer sessions with Etihad executives and guests, including Special Olympics and Manchester City Football Club, covering the areas of guest experience, marketing partnerships, environment and sustainability.
Etihad Airways CEO Peter Baumgartner will take part in a one-on-one CEO interview as part of the main ATM programming on the ATM Global Stage, also tomorrow.
Once again, Etihad’s stand will feature the world’s first and only airline mobile exhibition unit, providing delegates with a first-hand experience of its cabin products and service.
Visitors to the stand will also be able to engage with Etihad’s latest innovation in the Skylights, VR Entertainment Trial, as well as learn about and interact with key partnership properties including Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and Manchester City Football Club.
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