Turkish company Akin Robotics unveiled humanoid robot factory in Konya, Turkey, which will mass produce robot models GH5 and ADA Mini

Briefing

March 30, 2018

Briefing	Humanoid Robot Factory – Turkey-based Akin Robotics opened humanoid robot factory in Konya, Turkey, enabling mass production of robot models GH5 and ADA Mini Robot Capabilities – Can serve drinks, take orders, walk, avoid obstacles, speak, and more Applications – Robots can be used in shopping malls, hospitals, airports, theaters, homes, and other businesses to assist tourists, guests, visitors, and patients Airport Robot – ADA Mini to be deployed in Istanbul airport to provide visitors with check-in information, directions, and more One Million-Dollar Investment – Invested at least 20 million Turkish liras ($1.13 million) for project
Accelerator	Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
Market Disruption	Technology Unemployment
Sector	Consumer Durables, Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Wholesale and Retail Trade
Organization	Akin Robotics
Source	Dent, S., "A humanoid is born in a Turkish robotics factory", Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/; "Robot world! Take a look at Turkey’s first humanoid robotics factory," Financial Express, http://www.financialexpress.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	March 19, 2018

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