Robot volunteer joins Dubai Police

Dubai: A robot has joined Dubai Police to raise awareness about dangers of drug abuse. Called'Amal the volunteer', the robot will interact with public in different areas and gatherings to raise awareness about drug abuse. Social media accounts of Dubai Police posted a video of the robot saying, "Hello humans..My name is Amal..i want to help humans fight drug abuse..That's why I'm volunteering in Dubai Police. I am here to spread awareness and give you hope and I can't wait to meet all of you." Lt Colonel Abdullah Al Khayat, Director of Awareness, Anti-Narcotic Department at Dubai police said that Dubai Police commander-in-chief named the robot'Amal' which means'hope'.