Tuesday, August 30, 2005

USATODAY.com - Humanoid robot to go on sale in Japan

USATODAY.com - Humanoid robot to go on sale in Japan: "Humanoid robot to go on sale in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A 3-foot-tall humanoid robot that can recognize about 10,000 words and work as a house sitter will go on sale in Japan in September, its manufacturer said Monday.
Wakamaru can recognize about 10,000 words and work as house sitter. It will go on sale in Japan in September.
By Katsumi Kasahara, AP file

The 'Wakamaru' robot can recognize the faces of up to 10 people and talk to them. When linked to cell phones, it can also monitor situations at home, such as a burglary or someone falling ill, according to Mitsubishi-Heavy Industries Ltd."

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