ALBAWABA – The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced the unveiling of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) robot. The robot is set to begin operation in a few months and will be capable of detecting suspicious packages remotely.
UAE’s new AI TIGR robot
The UAE Ministry of Defense unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot capable of remotely detecting suspicious packages from up to 800 meters. The robot can easily identify chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials.
According to ministry officials, the robot will begin official operations in six months. The Tactical Ground Identification Robot (TIGR) was revealed during the World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit (WCEMS) in Abu Dhabi.
“Instead of sending human personnel, we can deploy the AI robot. It is equipped with sensors that detect potential threats remotely by transmitting live footage and data back to the operator in real time,” stated a spokesperson from the ministry.
The robot was tested in front of the audience at WCEMS, and upon detecting and identifying a threat, the TIGR robot notified the defense team to take security measures and actions in the surrounding area. Additionally, the robot can collect samples from the soil, air, and overall environment to assist the ministry in conducting further analysis.
The TIGR robot was designed and manufactured entirely by the UAE Ministry of Defense. It has undergone several tests and training over the past year and is expected to be in service within the next six months.
