Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has organised a virtual workshop for Expo School programme members on the robots and robotic technologies used by DEWA. The workshop also offered an overview of robots and their types and uses.
DEWA introduced 1,065 school students to its four-legged Spot Robots. DEWA is the first utility in the region to use this robot in its internal operations. DEWA also provided a comprehensive overview of industrial, mobile, virtual, and remote-controlled robots. DEWA also trained students on robot programming languages like Arduino, Tinkercad and Makers Empire 3D.
DEWA’s support for the nation’s efforts to support the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to host the most successful global Expo in Dubai.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, DEWA attaches great importance to instilling a culture of innovation and creativity among young people, and deepening their passion for, and knowledge about, the latest disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, drones, 3D printing, blockchain technology, and the Internet of Things. This will enable them to become leaders of the future and the cornerstone of sustainable development, to ensure a brighter future, for generations to come.
