Smart robot service launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims

05:57PM Tue 11 Jun, 2024

A smart robot service has been launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.

The robot, a project from the Ministry of Health branch in Madinah province, is positioned at the courtyard next to the Prophet’s Mosque.

A report by the Saudi Press Agency said the service “aims to display and broadcast awareness and educational messages and health advice for the safety and awareness of pilgrims in more than 96 languages ​​of the world.”

Aside from the robot service, volunteer and awareness teams from the city health authorities continue their work, with 220 male and female volunteers, and more than 12 teams working around the clock to serve pilgrims performing Hajj.

Volunteers are on standby to provide health and emergency services during the Hajj season at the Prophet’s Mosque and the roads leading to it, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Al-Haramain train station, and Quba Mosque, Al-Khandaf, Sayyid Al-Shuhada and Miqat Dhu Al-Hulaifah.