For now, Thailand has successfully contained the virus.
Two decades ago, Laowattana was considered a fringe scientist by his peers. But the pandemic has been a bittersweet validation of his life’s work.
A little good news coming out in a sea of news about people dropping the ball and what not. Also, the part about designing robots in a culturally sensitive manner is fascinating.
From the article "SOFA robots have become something of a national treasure in Thailand."
Strange, I live in Thailand and have been following the news closely ever since the pandemic hit but I have not heard of this or seen it mentioned in Thai media. Perhaps a bit of hyperbole to call it a national treasure.
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[ 2.8 ms ] story [ 30.8 ms ] threadTwo decades ago, Laowattana was considered a fringe scientist by his peers. But the pandemic has been a bittersweet validation of his life’s work.
A little good news coming out in a sea of news about people dropping the ball and what not. Also, the part about designing robots in a culturally sensitive manner is fascinating.
Strange, I live in Thailand and have been following the news closely ever since the pandemic hit but I have not heard of this or seen it mentioned in Thai media. Perhaps a bit of hyperbole to call it a national treasure.
[1] https://www.thairath.co.th/news/tech/technology/1836736
[2] https://www.mcot.net/viewtna/5eccba21e3f8e40af8448090
[3] https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/detail/888783?ans=
[4] https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1896230/fibo-unveils-ro...
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