THE debut appearance of a Robo Dog at the National Training Week (NTW) 2024 carnival captivated the attention of visitors, especially children.
Petrosains Learning Delivery Outreach executive Mohd Faisal Mat Isa said allowing visitors to get up close with the robot dog was one way to expose them and encourage their interest in science and technology.
“Robo Dog can be used to perform tasks in risky situations and areas inaccessible to humans.
“For example, in oil rigs, Robo Dog is used to inspect areas with gas leaks or deal with other hazards,” he told Bernama when met at the carnival at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
Robo Dog, which is 15 inches or 0.38m high, is controlled using a remote control.
It is capable of walking, running, jumping, sitting or lying down, similar to a real canine.
Additionally, Mohd Faisal said his team provided virtual reality (VR) tours of Petrosains in conjunction with NTW.
He added that the public also had the opportunity to learn how to operate drone simulations digitally and participate in puzzles.
NTW 2024 was organised by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) under the Human Resources Ministry.
It aimed to instil a culture of lifelong learning by providing opportunities to enhance skills for free.
