"wakamaru" lives in accordance with his own daily schedules as well as those of its owners, and it can update these schedules based on contact with the owner. I can detect face characteristics, and recognizes his owners and other persons, their voice (about 10000 words). Wakamaru can speak.
Not only does "wakamaru" respond to actions from people like other conventional robots, but it also takes the initiative in speaking to the family based on the information he obtains from contact with the family.
"wakamaru" connects itself to the network to provide necessary information for daily life. It looks after the house while the family is absent, watches out for unusual conditions, and is convenient for the life of family members.

Mitsubishi is going to rent Wakamaru out to corporations, and is working on expanding arm functionality to allow for the carrying of drinks or newspapers, and to let him open doors.

More about the wakamaru technology, look at: http://www.mhi.co.jp/kobe/wakamaru/english/about/technology.html

Look at the P-ART Journal# 7 about Asimo, Mr Wabot-2.back to top

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