MHI unveils 'Wakamaru' robot to support elderly, sick people

MHI unveils 'Wakamaru' robot to support elderly, sick people

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) unveiled on Feb. 4 a human-sized ''Wakamaru'' robot (photo) capable of helping elderly people living alone or sick people report to their families living in other areas in the event of emergencies. Measuring 1 meter in height and weighing 30 kilograms, the robot can recognize about 10,000 words and conduct simple conversations. The company plans to put the robot on sale as early as in April next year. (Kyodo)

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