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Joy as ‘Robodog’ returns home

KGAUGELO MASWENENG

“Robodog”, the beloved robotic dog at the Scibono Discovery centre in Newtown, Johannesburg, has been returned to the science centre.

He was found just outside the front door of the centre when early-bird staffers arrived around 7.45am to get a head start on the week.

“He was just placed there,” one of the centre’s security guards said. “We were called by a Scibono employee and could not believe our eyes: there Robodog was, safe and sound. It’s such a relief.”

Robodog went missing some time on Thursday night, to the great distress of everybody at Scibono. “We really thought we’d never see him again. If he had a tail, I’m sure he’d be wagging it,” said Dr More Chakane, Sci-bono Discovery Centre chief executive.

“Our 4IR [Fourth Industrial Revolution] exhibition, which is a wonderland of futuristic technology for youngsters and adults alike, was incomplete without Robodog. The dog and our other humanoid robots, Pepper and the two Sanbot Maxes, are important and much-beloved members of the Sci-bono family.

“When Robodog disappeared, it was like losing a friend – a very dear, clever and hugely valuable friend. Thank goodness he’s come home. He certainly seemed happy to be back.”

Sci-bono is working to discover what happened to Robodog and where he went. Leads from the public are being followed up.

Robodog is back on duty in the 4IR flagship exhibition of Sci-bono with his three humanoid friends.

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