Nedbank SA Has A Humanoid Robot On Staff, Hope It Comes To Zim As MBCA Rebrands To Nedbank

By Farai Mudzingwa

Nedbank SA has just invested in a new humanoid robot that will interact with people at their digital branch in Sandton.

Pepper was purchased from a Japanese Corporation, Softbank and according to Fabio Machone, Nedbank’s Integrated Channel Officer, they invested between R400 000 – R500 000. Nedbank proudly states that this is the first humanoid robot to have been deployed by any South African organisation.

It all seems like a publicity stunt as Peper will be going on a tour around the country beginning in April. The robot will visit other Nedbank branches in SA, kissing babies and interacting with customers. Ok, …read more

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