Princess Anne had an encounter unlike any typical royal engagement when she extended her hand to greet a humanoid robot at Korea University in Seoul.At the institution’s smart mobility laboratory, the cutting-edge machine demonstrated its capabilities by running swiftly back and forth before the Princess Royal.The robot then waved at the King’s sister, drawing a smile from her.Dressed in navy blue day gloves, Anne leaned in to shake hands with the advanced machine.Princess Anne had an encounter unlike any typical royal engagement when she extended her hand to greet a humanoid robot at Korea University in Seoul. | PAThe Princess Royal was highly engaged in discussions about artificial intelligence, learning how the robot acquires its movements through a combination of trial and error and simulation techniques.Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence accompanied his wife throughout the visit, during which they also observed a dual-arm robot in action alongside a motion capture system.The purpose of Anne’s trip to the university was to witness firsthand the collaborative efforts between British and Korean academics, researchers and industry partners working together in science and technology.King Charles III welcomed the South Korean President for a State Visit in 2023, continuing a tradition of high-level exchanges that included similar visits in 2013 and 2004.The robot waved at the King’s sister, drawing a smile from her. | PAPrincess Anne will travel to Thailand on Thursday following the completion of her visit to South Korea.Upon arriving in Thailand, the Princess Royal will visit a Bangkok school that receives support from Save the Children Thailand.Anne is scheduled to meet with the Thai Prime Minister and will have an audience with Their Majesties The King and Queen of Thailand.The programme includes an opportunity to pay respects to the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.Princess Anne will also meet with Thai women working in scientific fields and attend a showcase focused on regional health security.The visit concludes with an event celebrating cultural collaboration between the UK and Thailand.This marks the Princess Royal’s fourth visit to Thailand, following previous trips in 1979 and 1987, as well as accompanying Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1972.