Abu Dhabi - A United Arab Emirates-based company unveiled on Thursday a new robot that can recognize faces, engage in conversation and navigate its way around rooms and offices.

Pal Technology Robotics announced that the humanoid robot Reem B, the next generation of its first robot Reem A, is 1.47 metres tall and weighs 60 kilos.

Basar Shueb, General Manager of Pal told reporters, that the Reem B, which can carry up to 25 per cent of its own weight, is equipped with an infrared laser at its feet to allow it to find its way and generate a map of its environment.

Reem B has a fingered hand with 12 motors, is able to manoeuvre up and down stairs, and has a battery can work for 120 minutes.

"Reem B is designed to assist people and not replace them," Shueb said. (dpa)