Ang Pahayagan

BATAAN–A new kind of assistant is now working inside the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan’s (AFAB) Administration Building. It moves around the halls, greets guests, carries informational materials, plays cheerful music and even shares Freeport updates.

Introducing KettyBot, AFAB’s multi-functional service robot that supports daily operations and visitor engagement. Compact and approachable, KettyBot is a practical addition to the workplace, one that reflects AFAB’s move toward integrating technology in simple but useful ways.

Equipped with an 18.5-inch interactive display, voice interaction, and artificial intelligence-based navigation, KettyBot can safely move through busy corridors, provide directions to guests, deliver materials weighing up to 30 kilograms, and return to its charging station automatically when idle. It also serves as a mobile display for announcements and assists staff in welcoming guests during visits—adding a touch of novelty that mirrors the Freeport’s evolving work environment.

Though still in the early stages of use, KettyBot highlights AFAB’s continued effort to explore tools that improve efficiency and enhance public interaction. It also serves as a small but meaningful step in the agency’s broader move toward smarter, more adaptive systems.

In a time where most government agencies still rely on traditional setups, AFAB’s readiness to explore new approaches reflects a Freeport that keeps pace with change, making public service more dynamic and forward-looking. (PR)