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Mobile World Congress

The humanoid robot Pepper interacts with attendees at the Fira Gran Via during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. This version of the social robot features an upgraded hardware architecture powered by the Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform, which includes a specialized NPU (Neural Processing Unit) enabling on-device generative AI capabilities for natural language processing and emotional recognition. The robot utilizes a multimodal sensor array, including a custom 12-megapixel HDR depth camera for facial tracking and spatial awareness, working alongside a 2D 5-megapixel wide-angle camera and an Omnidirectional Microphone Array with AI Beamforming technology for multi-user voice localization. Connectivity is managed via a dedicated Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-Advanced module, allowing seamless cloud synchronization with external LLM (Large Language Model) agents to provide real-time, personalized information and advanced navigation across the bustling venue. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)

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