Grand Mosque employs ‘guidance robot’ for fatwa inquiries

RIYADH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has deployed artificial intelligence to provide answers to inquiries from visitors seeking fatwas at the Grand Mosque.

A “guidance robot” has been developed to assist pilgrims and Umrah performers in understanding the rituals and fatwas, with the added feature of simultaneous translation into multiple languages.

Additionally, the robot is capable of connecting with religious leaders who can remotely participate in answering questions from the visitors.