Nagoya robot developer to release 'Hello Kitty' robot

TOKYO, Japan - Robot developer Business Design Laboratory Co. unveiled a ''Hello Kitty'' robot on July 12 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the popular feline character developed by Sanrio Co. The robot, which is 52 centimeters tall and weighs 6 kilograms, can recognize up to 10 human faces through a built-in camera. The company will release the robot on Hello Kitty's birthday on Nov. 1 at an expected price of just over 400,000 yen.

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