FC Barcelona is one of the most popular soccer clubs in the world with millions of fans. As it happens. it is associated with various good causes. The FC Barcelona Foundation is now using a robot named Pol to bring joy to sick children:
As a tribute to the memory of Pol, the first child to be able to visit Camp Nou Experience via a remote robot, the FC Barcelona Foundation has decided to give his name to the innovative tool which allows children in hospital to enjoy the same experience.
This telepresence robot allows children to interact with their heroes without laving their bed. It was developed by AWABOT. The robot has 2 cameras and 7 internal microphones.
Pol, a new robot from the @fundaciofcb who brings joy to sick children
Full story: https://t.co/SdOTPfG5JK pic.twitter.com/hIbmzg0K1Cā FundaciĆ³ FCBarcelona (@FundacioFCB) August 30, 2017
Pretty cool if you ask us. More info is available here.
