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Robotic Coffee Shop for the first ever time in the UAE at AccessAbilities Expo

Visitors at AccessAbilities Expo 2016 will get to experience for the first ever time a Robotic Coffee Shop specially designed by Digi Robotics, a UAE-based robotics and self-governing solutions offering business.

Quickly as a visitor gets seated in the Robotic Coffee Shop, he can buy for his coffee, tea or juices as well as list preferences making use of an interface on the seat, following which a robotic prepares the drink purchased for utilizing a device, causes it to the customer and takes their comments.

They can just sit and unwind as a robotic serves them," said Kollina Hanskehian, Project Manager, Digi Robotics, which will be showing the coffee shop for the first ever time during AccessAbilities Expo, bring held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, from February 9-11 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The Expo is being organised by Reed Expo and Nadd AlShiba PR & Event Management.

AccessAbilities, which has a strong assistance from the federal government, will have exhibitors from over 30 nations showcasing the most recent wise assistive innovation, academic tools, health care, interaction and other foods focused on enhancing the lives of individuals having disabilities.

Digi Robotics will also showcase 'Taxi Bot', a specifically set and designed driverless wise vehicle which can accommodate upto 8 people, consisting of 2 people with disabilities.

Sharing the information, Kollina stated: "It is the very first such car in the region and is developed to run in huge buildings, airports, malls, health centers, universities, big mosques, parks and locations with big space to assist people with disabilities move around with no added support. It is suitable for those having handicap, or problem in walking as well as for individuals with visual impairment.

As a person instructs the vehicle to stop, the seat comes out and as soon as they get seated, the user interface in front of the seat, which is connected with the regional GPS in the building, gives an option to communicate the location he or she wants to go. This command can be given by choosing the location by touching the screen in front of them and even verbally. The interface likewise interacts the special attractions or offers by outlets within the building.

"Our goal is to add to the vision of UAE's sensible management of making the country the world's friendliest city for the handicapped. Through our ingenious and wise products, we aim to contribute to empowering and assisting individuals with disabilities lead more self-dependent lives without much assistance.".

"AccessAbilities Expo will be a platform for us to connect to government authorities and entities, which can, by introducing the vehicle and even the coffeehouse, significantly assist in inclusion and empowerment of the disabled.".

AccessAbilities Expo is being highly supported by government bodies consisting of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Community Development Authority (CDA), General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, Department of Economic Development (DED), Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Customs as strategic partners along with top centres for individuals with disabilities including Rashid Pediatric Therapy Centre, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs, Autism Trust Foundation, Dubai Autism Centre and Mawaheb for Beautiful People; in addition to local and international companies in technology, telecommunication, health care, aeronautics, hospitality, tourist, education, facilities and facilities management sectors.

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