First ever humanoid robot called Sophia visited Ethiopian Prime Minister, a move that has excited social media.
Sophia -the first humanoid robot-today visited HE PM Abiy. He was pleased to hear the brilliant Ethiopia AI developers at @iCog_Labs were part of her dev’t. #Ethiopia will increase support to nurture an innovation eco-system and create opportunities for our best and brightest. pic.twitter.com/RC1aAFYVqu
— Fitsum Arega (@fitsumaregaa) July 2, 2018
The PM was addressing a joint press conference which was aimed at promoting robotics and innovation in their country.
A power plug can be spotted from behind the robot raising the concern over its ability to work when power is not available.
Social media went abuzz with mixed reactions
https://twitter.com/sayidcade2011/status/1013888892561383424
Why she is light skinned?
— Ogaden Online (@ogadenonline) July 2, 2018
If power goes off for a few seconds, does it reboot b4 the conversation continues 🤔🤔
— Kamau 'Ceo'🇰🇪 (@kamauCeo) July 2, 2018
