Japan unveils emo robot

24 June 2009 | 01:24:20 PM| Source: SBS staff and agencies

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A robot which has the ability to express a variety of emotions has been unveiled in Tokyo.

A robot which expresses a variety of emotions has been unveiled in Tokyo.


The Emotional Humanoid Robot can show off up to seven different emotions, including happiness, surprise, sadness and dislike.

The robot was developed and unveiled by researchers at Waseda's Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering in Tokyo.

Kobian uses motors in its face to move its lips, eyelids and even eyebrows into different positions.

Hand gestures are also a part of the robot's personality.

To show sadness, Kobian hunches over, hangs its head and holds a hand up to its face to show grief.

The robot is also capable of walking around, judging its surrounding environment and perform physical tasks.

Kobian features a double jointed neck that helps it achieve more expressive postures compared to other robots which often appear to be rigid and lifeless.

The inventors are hoping the robot could be further developed and possibly be used in the field of nursing.
 

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