Editorial photo #13403157 Science and Technology
Mobile World Congress
The KDDI-Avita Humanoid, a state-of-the-art service robot powered by Physical AI, is exhibited at the ''Street Corner of Tomorrow'' pavilion during MWC 2026. Designed under the direction of Hiroshi Ishiguro, the robot features a compact skeletal structure, silicone skin for realistic facial expressions, and quiet pneumatic actuators that allow for fluid, human-like movements. It acts as a virtual-physical assistant for a futuristic restaurant and retail setting, utilizing high-speed connectivity to KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Center for real-time processing of nonverbal cues like nodding and synchronized gestures during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)
