(1)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

TOKYO, Japan - A Toshiba Corp. official talks to ''Apri sharp ear,'' one of the company's two new advanced robots, during an unveiling ceremony in Tokyo on May 20. The robot can distinguish particular voices from among many and from multiple directions, recognize the direction of origin and respond to a repertoire of commands, the company says.

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(2)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

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