1st batch of Softbank's humanoid robot sell out instantly

1st batch of Softbank's humanoid robot sell out instantly

File photo shows Softbank Corp.'s humanoid robot "Pepper." The company said on June 20, 2015, 1,000 units of the robot sold out in just one minute after they went on sale on its website. Priced at 213,840 yen ($1,740), the robot is claimed to be the world's first personal robot capable of reading emotions via its camera, touch sensors and microphone. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • 2015/6/20 12:08:32
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