Talented Ghanaian Man Builds A Robot, Instructs It In Twi And It Obeys: "Ekow, Kɔ W'akyi"
- A video of a young, talented Ghanaian man instructing a robot he built has surfaced on social media
- In the video, the man was heard commanding the robot in Twi and English, which it complied with
- Netizens who saw the video marvelled and took to the comment section to express their views
- Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh an IT expert commended Inventor Felix's invention, touting it as a good initiative
A young Ghanaian man has wowed netizens with his latest robot invention, which understands Twi and English.
In an online video, the inventor, known on TikTok as @Inventor Felix, instructed the robot, which responded to all his commands.
Source: TikTok
"Ekow, go this way. Ekow, Kɔ W'akyi. Ekow come this way," he said, imitating popular Ghanaian comedian Funny Face.
About Ekow the robot
Ekow is a humanoid robot programmed to recognise and execute various commands in Twi and English. It can move its body parts, including arms, legs, feet, and waist.
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It was seen performing tasks like walking and raising its hands.
Watch the video below:
"Ghana's youth is ready for AI": IT expert says
Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, an IT expert with the IoT Network Hub commended InventorFelix's invention. He also noted that Ghana's future with AI looks good.
"When we talk about AI, in terms of the youth getting ready for the AI, yes, the youth is ready. And yes, the youth here in Ghana can work efficiently with AI."
He, however, called on the government and other authorities to investigate and ensure that personal data is not mishandled on the various AI platforms.
"The only challenge I would say we should look into is data. We need to investigate where our data shared with AI and other platforms go, because on that side, I don't see any safety on that side," he added.
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Netizens divided over Felix's invention
The young man's invention has drawn mixed reactions from the public. Netizens who saw the video on social media posted their views in the comment section. Others also criticised him, saying the technology was archaic.
@LorvKwesi wrote:
"He is 159yrs behind the technology now, he has a long way to catch up with china and Japan."
@illegalLuminary wrote:
"Robot wey stiff like this, how he fit pound fufu in commercial quantities?"
@benmintahx wrote:
"Why does he keep saying hey hey hey ."
@Sdevor wrote:
"Your man sound like he get problem plus the robot."
@fawogyimiiko wrote:
"3kwaw go this way."
@gullyside_ak wrote:
"Eno be small shoe ekow Dey wear."
Man invents mini ship for waste collection
In a related story, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a Ghanaian man, Konokey Michael, invented a device that would help collect waste on the sea.
His invention is part of innovative ways to purify and clean Ghana's water bodies and promote a sustainable environment.
In a video shared on social media, Michael, with the help of friends, was seen carrying the invention, which looks like a small ship, into a river for a test run.
Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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