See moreUgo, an inspection robot, checks the shopping mall's trash cans using its camera-equipped head. The trial was to validate feasibility of the robot if it can take some burden of staff who is patrolling different areas daily. The robot periodically moved around the store, recording conditions at designated checkpoints such as the escalator area and coin lockers. Ugo's friendly appearance drew attention especially of kids, such that some could hardly leave behind. (Feb 2024)