ASCO’s Surakhani Ship Museum recently welcomed representatives from the field of robotics. Li Yinjiang, Regional Manager for the South Caucasus at Unitree Robotics, one of the world’s leading robotics companies, along with the management team of Xbot Az, visited the museum and became acquainted with its historical and technological features.
According to sea-news.az citing Seanews.az, the guests were provided with detailed information about the history of the Surakhani museum ship, recognized as the world’s first tanker museum, the development of Azerbaijan’s maritime industry, the country’s rich shipping traditions, as well as the exhibits, archival documents, and photographs displayed at the museum.
During the visit, particular attention was drawn to the museum’s use of:
- Augmented Reality (AR) technologies,
- Interactive exhibitions,
- Multimedia systems,
- Modern digital presentation solutions.
The guests were also informed about ASCO’s initiatives in innovation and digitalization, as well as projects aimed at increasing young people’s interest in robotics and technology.
At the end of the visit, the guests highly appreciated the successful combination of historical heritage and modern technologies at the Surakhani Ship Museum and shared their positive impressions. Such visits also contribute to expanding cooperation opportunities between the maritime, innovation, and robotics sectors.
