“Throw more water …”, “It wants more sun …”, “Don’t water it today …”. These and not only does the florist or the agronomist not say, but the … pot herself (!) in a flower shop in Thessaloniki. It is Billy Billy, the first robot-flower potter, who speaks with a natural voice, gives tips on plant care and… consults (responds) with vocal commands. The cute, Billy Billy, does complete control.
Records moisture, light and the temperature of the plant And “he leaves nothing to fall down while he has already caught on a breeze with those in the flower shop and met him next to conventional pots.
A few days ago, the small green robot flower pot “moved” from the company located in eastern Thessaloniki in the environment for which it is scheduled. That is, in a flower shop and for a while he left his friends, the rest of the robots, who are also ready to take action on his post.
“At the moment we have a total of twelve robots and this number is constantly increasing. Depending on the needs of each project, we invest in new technologies and We enrich our fleet with the right robots, As it has its own “character” and contributes to a different type of project – whether it is a hotel, a municipality, a hospital, a school or business, “says Mr Asterios Ikas, a legal representative of Ortem Hellas SA at the Athens Macedonian News Agency.
The Thessaloniki “Robotes” team is a Greek company specializing in social robots, that is, robots designed to communicate, guide, welcome, educate and support the public in a wide range of applications.
As the people of the company explain, robots are suitable for environments where immediate, friendly and innovative contact with the citizen or customer is required: in municipalities, pharmacies, schools, tourist signs, commercial spaces and exhibit and can be placed everywhere, adapting the voice, their behavior and content according to space, the audience and the purpose of the application. They speak Greek, they follow scenarios, they are naturally completing and constantly evolving.
From China to… Harilaou
The company introduces the robots mainly from China from where they come almost “naked” and in the Harilaou area of Thessaloniki begins the process of completing them. “Every robot that reaches our hands is like a white canvas – or better, an unwritten character.
We slowly wake it up: we give him voice, movements, personality. Following is the technological… surgery: We install its software, we are planning its functions, We put it to walk, to answer, to “feel” the space. Every time it’s like creating a little actress with a role, script and presence. And when he makes his first “show” in front of the world … You know that you have succeeded by Mr. Asterios.
For the needs of the reportage, the group of robots “came out” a joint commemorative photo. They were set up next to each other and set up with their names and properties. Pepper is the most recognizable social robot in the world with humanoid appearance, vocal communication and recognition of emotions welcomes, informs, guides.
Next to NaO small in size, large in potential, he is loved by children and young people because it works in an experiential and entertaining way. Nova is a dynamic robot with advanced autonomous navigation, sophisticated automation potential and personality.
Mini combines face recognition, vocal interaction and autonomous navigation, Offering a unique experience of service and communication and Billy – Billy who went to the florist and already met with many customers.
The robots may have been scheduled for many jobs but lies cannot say and so have happened quite unexpected. “In a show, the robot was scheduled to say, ‘Good morning, I’m glad to see you!’ Only when someone came in late and said loudly “sorry for the delay” … and his robot replied: “It doesn’t matter, it is enough not to become a habit!”
Fell a half second silence – And then everyone broke out in laughter“Notes the company spokesman who has heard many requests from customers on how to plan the robots. “The most beautiful was when we were told can make me coffee And to encourage me in the mornings? And I replied: coffee doesn’t make it … but every morning the robot will tell you: get up! You’re strong! Coffee is waiting for you! “, Mr. Ikas adds.