<p>Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a unique "guidance robot" designed to provide assistance to pilgrims and Umrah performers within the premises of the Grand Mosque, Gulf News reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AI robots have emerged as remarkable tools for human assistance, seamlessly offering support in both professional and personal domains. Now, this advanced robot is designed to handle various tasks related to rituals and other guidance. It also aids in facilitating fatwa operations by offering instructions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The robot is capable of providing simultaneous translations and communicating with experts who remotely assist in addressing queries.</p>

<h2><strong>Multilingual support</strong></h2>

<p>The robot offers its services in 11 languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of visitors. These languages include Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Chinese.</p>

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<p>The robot is equipped with a 21-inch touch screen that provides a range of services by enhancing the experience of visitors to the Grand Mosque.</p>

<h2><strong>Innovative design and mobility</strong></h2>

<p>With mobility as a key consideration, the robot boasts a design that emphasises movement within the Grand Mosque. It also incorporates four wheels along with a smart parking system to enable quick and convenient navigation.</p>

<p>Moreover, the robot is equipped with front and bottom cameras featuring high-resolution capabilities, allowing it to capture details of surroundings.</p>

<h2><strong>Immersive audio and connectivity</strong></h2>

<p>To ensure seamless communication, the robot features enhanced audio components such as clear sound speakers and a high-quality microphone. Operating on a high-speed 5 GHz Wi-Fi network, the robot also enables swift and efficient data transmission.</p>

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Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a unique "guidance robot" designed to provide assistance to pilgrims and Umrah performers within the premises of the Grand Mosque, Gulf News reported.

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a unique "guidance robot" designed to provide assistance to pilgrims and Umrah performers within the premises of the Grand Mosque, Gulf News reported. AI robots have emerged as remarkable tools for human assistance, seamlessly offering support in both professional and personal domains. Now, this advanced robot is designed to handle various tasks related to rituals and other guidance. It also aids in facilitating fatwa operations by offering instructions. Also Read | Niger regime leader 'open to explore diplomacy' The robot is capable of providing simultaneous translations and communicating with experts who remotely assist in addressing queries. Multilingual support The robot offers its services in 11 languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of visitors. These languages include Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Chinese. Also Read | At least one killed, several injured after attack on Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran: Reports The robot is equipped with a 21-inch touch screen that provides a range of services by enhancing the experience of visitors to the Grand Mosque. Innovative design and mobility With mobility as a key consideration, the robot boasts a design that emphasises movement within the Grand Mosque. It also incorporates four wheels along with a smart parking system to enable quick and convenient navigation. Moreover, the robot is equipped with front and bottom cameras featuring high-resolution capabilities, allowing it to capture details of surroundings. Immersive audio and connectivity To ensure seamless communication, the robot features enhanced audio components such as clear sound speakers and a high-quality microphone. Operating on a high-speed 5 GHz Wi-Fi network, the robot also enables swift and efficient data transmission. WATCH | Chinese vessel prepares to dock to Colombo × AI robots have made significant advancements in various industries, transforming the way tasks are accomplished. With the integration of artificial intelligence, these robots are a perfect blend of tradition with technological advancements. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

AI-powered robot to provide step-by-step ritual guidance in Mecca's Grand Mosque

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In pics | Social distancing goes for a toss at Grand Mosque in Mecca

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we take a look at how people turned to faith in various parts of West Asia even during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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<p>Mask-clad Muslims circled Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths on Sunday, as Saudi authorities partially resumed the year-round umrah pilgrimage amid extensive health precautions after seven-month coronavirus hiatus.</p>

<p>Thousands of worshippers entered the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca in batches to perform the ritual of circling the sacred Kaaba, a cubic structure towards which Muslims around the world pray.</p>

<p>The umrah, the pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, usually attracts millions of Muslims from across the globe each year but it was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>It will be revived in three phases, with Saudi Hajj Minister Mohammad Benten saying last week that 6,000 pilgrims per day will be allowed in the first stage to perform the umrah "meticulously and within a specified period of time".</p>

<p>A raft of precautions have been adopted to ward off any outbreaks during the umrah, according to state media.</p>

<p>The revered Black Stone in the eastern corner of the Kaaba — which it is customary but not mandatory to touch during the pilgrimage — will be out of reach, while the Grand Mosque will be sterilised before and after each group of worshippers.</p>

<p>Each group of 20 or 25 pilgrims will be accompanied by a health worker and medical teams will be on the ground in case of an emergency, Benten said.</p>

<p>Under the second stage from October 18, the number of umrah pilgrims will be increased to 15,000 per day, with a maximum of 40,000 people, including pilgrims and other worshippers, allowed to perform prayers at the mosque.</p>

<p>Visitors from abroad will be permitted in the third stage from November 1, when capacity will be raised to 20,000 and 60,000, respectively.</p>

<p>The decision to resume the pilgrimage was in response to the "aspirations of Muslims home and abroad" to perform the ritual and visit the holy sites, the interior ministry said last month.</p>

<p>It added that the umrah would be allowed to return to full capacity once the threat of the pandemic has abated.</p>

<p>Until then, the health ministry will vet countries from which pilgrims are allowed to enter based on the health risks.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia suspended the umrah in March and scaled back the annual hajj over fears that the coronavirus could spread to Islam's holiest cities.</p>

<p>The hajj went ahead in late July, on the smallest scale in modern history, with only up to 10,000 Muslims allowed to take part — a far cry from the 2.5 million who participated last year.</p>


Mask-clad Muslims circled Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths on Sunday, as Saudi authorities partially resumed the year-round umrah pilgrimage amid extensive health precautions after seven-month coronavirus hiatus.

Mask-clad Muslims circled Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths on Sunday, as Saudi authorities partially resumed the year-round umrah pilgrimage amid extensive health precautions after seven-month coronavirus hiatus. Thousands of worshippers entered the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca in batches to perform the ritual of circling the sacred Kaaba, a cubic structure towards which Muslims around the world pray. The umrah, the pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, usually attracts millions of Muslims from across the globe each year but it was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be revived in three phases, with Saudi Hajj Minister Mohammad Benten saying last week that 6,000 pilgrims per day will be allowed in the first stage to perform the umrah "meticulously and within a specified period of time". A raft of precautions have been adopted to ward off any outbreaks during the umrah, according to state media. The revered Black Stone in the eastern corner of the Kaaba — which it is customary but not mandatory to touch during the pilgrimage — will be out of reach, while the Grand Mosque will be sterilised before and after each group of worshippers. Each group of 20 or 25 pilgrims will be accompanied by a health worker and medical teams will be on the ground in case of an emergency, Benten said. Under the second stage from October 18, the number of umrah pilgrims will be increased to 15,000 per day, with a maximum of 40,000 people, including pilgrims and other worshippers, allowed to perform prayers at the mosque. Visitors from abroad will be permitted in the third stage from November 1, when capacity will be raised to 20,000 and 60,000, respectively. The decision to resume the pilgrimage was in response to the "aspirations of Muslims home and abroad" to perform the ritual and visit the holy sites, the interior ministry said last month. It added that the umrah would be allowed to return to full capacity once the threat of the pandemic has abated. Until then, the health ministry will vet countries from which pilgrims are allowed to enter based on the health risks. Saudi Arabia suspended the umrah in March and scaled back the annual hajj over fears that the coronavirus could spread to Islam's holiest cities. The hajj went ahead in late July, on the smallest scale in modern history, with only up to 10,000 Muslims allowed to take part — a far cry from the 2.5 million who participated last year.

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