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One of 50 Opti robots stationed throughout the Expo site to make guests feel welcome and entertain children. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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The Opti robots are specially designed to be at a child's level. Photo: Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
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Visitors interacting with one of the Opti robot at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
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Robots are performing a variety of duties across the Expo site. Photo: Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Opti is the robot mascot for the Opportunity District. Photo: Stuart Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Opti's main function is to charm guests as they enjoy their visit to Expo. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Occasionally a group of Opti's will come together to entertain visitors. Photo: Stuart Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Children pose with Opti, one of the robot mascots at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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One of 50 Opti robots stationed throughout the Expo site to make guests feel welcome and entertain children. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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The Opti robots are specially designed to be at a child's level. Photo: Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
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Visitors interacting with one of the Opti robot at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
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Robots are performing a variety of duties across the Expo site. Photo: Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Opti is the robot mascot for the Opportunity District. Photo: Stuart Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Opti's main function is to charm guests as they enjoy their visit to Expo. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Occasionally a group of Opti's will come together to entertain visitors. Photo: Stuart Wilson/Expo 2020 Dubai
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Children pose with Opti, one of the robot mascots at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
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One of 50 Opti robots stationed throughout the Expo site to make guests feel welcome and entertain children. Photo: Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai: meet the man with 152 robots at his command
Machines perform functions such as greeting visitors, making security patrols, and deliveries
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Georgia Tolley
14 October, 2021
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