SMRTR TechMay 6, 2026Interesting Engineering

CANIKMAN: Turkey’s first humanoid robot attends local government meeting

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Turkey's first population-registered humanoid robot, CANIKMAN, made history by attending and participating in a municipal council meeting in Samsun on May 5. The robot followed discussions, interacted with council members, and answered questions. Beyond politics, CANIKMAN actively supports STEM education for local students. The appearance reflects Turkey's growing push into robotics, AI, and domestic technology development.

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