Ēvalds Urtāns' Robot Dogs Help Find Errors on Construction Sites
Artificial intelligence researcher Ēvalds Urtāns has developed robot dogs that can detect errors on construction sites. He walks his robot dog through the streets of Riga, showcasing technological advancements.
On a sunny summer day in central Riga, a man in a dark brown cowboy hat took a stroll with his four-legged friend on a bright yellow leash. The pet has no tail, fur, or heart, but it is endowed with artificial intelligence – it is a robot dog. The owner is associate professor, AI researcher, lecturer, and entrepreneur Ēvalds Urtāns.
Urtāns is one of the founders of Asya, a company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions. The company's office is located on Raņķa dambis, on the 22nd floor, offering a breathtaking view of the city. The office walls are adorned with large reproductions of paintings in massive gold frames.
Several years ago, Urtāns won a young scientists competition by creating a mini-robot that signals to children when the soil in a flowerpot has become too dry. Now, his robot dogs are used to find errors on construction sites, helping to improve construction quality and efficiency.
