Venture firm unveils robotics-based music player

Venture firm unveils robotics-based music player

TOKYO, Japan - ZMP Inc. demonstrates the robotics-based music player, dubbed ''miuro,' at a presentation in Tokyo on Sept. 8. The miuro, which is sandwiched between a set of wheels and is 22 centimeters high and 34 cm wide, can automatically move to a place designated by the user via remote control device or mobile phone.

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  • ILEA001118394
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  • 2006/9/08 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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