THE 'world's most advanced social robot' is expected to take on a panel debate in front of Oxford University students.

The robot 'Furhat' will take part in the debate on the evolving role of robotics in business with students from the Said Business School on March 2.

Originating from Sweden, Furhat communicates with humans by speaking, listening, showing emotions and maintaining eye contact.

The robot will take part in the panel discussion as part of the school's annual Oxford Said Entrepreneurship forum, joined by Oxbotica founder Ingmar Posner, UiPath chief robotics officer Boris Krumney and Furhat Robotics CEO Al Moubayed.

It will be the fourth year for the event and this time focuses on technology and sustainability.

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Said Business School professor of entrepreneurship and innovation Thomas Hellmann said: "Rapidly developing technologies such as artificial intelligence, driverless vehicles and mobile apps are opening up a new world of opportunities for businesses.

"But this level of disruption requires a new kind of thinking from entrepreneurs.

"Which technologies should they invest in? How can they bring their innovations to scale? And how can they create a sense of ‘purpose’ in their work?

"We are helping the business founders of the future to gain a greater insight and understanding into these trends to help them navigate this complex landscape."

The panel disccussion will take place from 10.45am to 11.45am and is expected to attract about 400 people to watch the debate.