• MQDC invests in robotic technology driven by its commitment to sustainable innovation through the company's "Sustainnovation" policy. We aim to integrate economic returns with the improvement of societal well-being and environmental sustainability.
  • MQDC collaborates with the startup company Obodroid to develop butler robots, security robots, and automated parking management systems.
  • Obodroid is currently testing robotic technology at the Whizdom Avenue Ratchada-Ladprao project, with security robots expected to be operational by the end of this year.
  • HG Robotics, the parent company of Obodroid, has experience in creating military robots but has now adapted its machines for service-oriented businesses.
  • Research indicates that residents in condominiums rely on security personnel for tasks beyond safety, presenting an opportunity to design robots with more diverse capabilities.

          Bangkok <\/strong>August 24, 2017 <\/strong> - Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited, an international real estate developer, has unveiled robotic technology developed for residential projects in collaboration with its partner company Obodroid. The robots will be introduced at the Whizdom Avenue Ratchada-Ladprao project, with a public launch planned for the fourth quarter of this year. The first robots to be unveiled will be security robots, but MQDC and Obodroid also plan to develop automated parking management systems and butler robots in the future.

 

The security robots stand approximately 150 cm tall to present a serious and trustworthy appearance.

  "These robots cannot apprehend criminals but can signal alerts, record images, and track targets to assist people in emergencies," said General Nat.

          The testing of a 90 cm tall robot at a recent TEDx event held at Siam One received very positive feedback. Mr. Polnat Chaleewarn, CEO of Obodroid, stated: "We tested four response patterns of the robot to see how people would react. We found that the robot interacted well with people, and attendees at TEDx enjoyed playing and communicating with our robot."

Ms. Aiyarin Chantangkaew, a designer fromObodroid, has created a robot that is both beautiful and modern, appealing to contemporary tastes.

 

Dr. Mahisorn Wongphati, co-founder ofHG Robotics, stated that residential robots utilize advanced technology previously used in military applications.

          "We previously built 6-meter-long Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Thai military, as well as unmanned boats. We believe that all robots are built from the same control and observation systems," he said.

          "Regarding residential robots, Mr. Mahisorn mentioned research showing that security personnel have roles beyond just safety in condominiums. They perform various tasks, including directing traffic if someone parks incorrectly or blocks another vehicle," he added.

          For MQDC's security robots, etiquette is equally important. "Adapting robots to local culture is crucial in developing robotic technology. Thai robots must be polite. In luxury hotels, there are often few signs, requiring guests to ask staff for information, which robots can handle effectively," Mr. Mahisorn explained.

          Mr. Mahisorn has been competing in robotics since his undergraduate studies and earned a Ph.D. in a related field. He has worked with NDR, a robotics system development company, and Toshiba TEC to develop shopping cart robots in Japan. He stated, "I read Doraemon comics as a child and wanted to have my own robot like that."

          "Currently, over 20-30% of Doraemon's magical gadgets have become a reality in today's world. We will have butler robots in the next 2-3 years." MQDC is committed to investing in robotic technology with a focus on creating sustainable innovations, which is a core policy of the company aimed at developing the economy, society, environment, and sustainable well-being.

 

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