Russia stages first robot wedding ceremony
Key Takeaways
- Russia held its first symbolic robot wedding at Moscow's Pushkin Library.
- The ceremony promoted robotics and artificial intelligence as tools for everyday life.
- Organisers donated books on AI, robotics and automation to mark Family, Love and Fidelity Day.
A symbolic wedding in Moscow highlighted the role of robotics and artificial intelligence in shaping the future of everyday life
Russia has held what organisers describe as the country's first robot wedding ceremony, using the event to showcase advances in robotics and artificial intelligence.
The symbolic ceremony took place on Thursday at the Pushkin Library in Moscow, where blogger Robert and ballerina Matilda exchanged vows and fastened bracelets instead of traditional wedding rings.
The bride also performed a wedding dance as part of the celebration.
According to organisers, the event was designed to highlight how humanoid robots and automation could become part of everyday life.
"We can make our society better and more automated, and shape a post-industrial society where people can live in harmony, leaving more time for art, creativity, and harmony. Robots, in fact, help with automation and free people from routine labor," said IT Imperial Deputy CEO Anna Bagdasaryan.
She added that IT Imperial develops robots with open systems, allowing users to create and programme their own behavioural algorithms.
The company's press office said the ceremony was organised to mark Family, Love and Fidelity Day.
As part of the event, IT Imperial donated books on robotics, artificial intelligence and automation to the Pushkin Library, saying the goal was to help readers better understand modern technologies.
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