Artificial intelligence enters the workplace as Betty the Robot lands trainee office manager job - RECRUITING TIMES

Betty is working as a trainee office manager on a two-month trial, responsible for tasks such as greeting guests at reception. Betty runs using artificial intelligence-driven software. Using cameras and scanners she is able to patrol the office, assess how many staff members are in the office outside of working hours and monitor the environment, which includes desk clutter, office temperature, humidity and noise. She can even check the fire doors! Betty is part of the 7.2 million, EU-funded STRANDS project, led by the University of Birmingham, which focuses on robots learning how to act intelligently and independently in real world environments.