Nagoya robot developer to release 'Hello Kitty' robot

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.

Kyoto institute develops robot that moves neck, arms freely

Kyoto institute develops robot that moves neck, arms freely

OSAKA, Japan - ATR Media Integration & Communications Research Laboratories says on Aug. 10 in Osaka that the Kyoto prefectural research institute has developed a robot (R) that can move its neck and arms as naturally as humans do. At 114 centimeters tall, 52 cm wide and weighing 39 kilograms, the robot moves without wiring and can operate independently.

Nagoya robot developer to release 'Hello Kitty' robot

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. (Kyodo)

Kyoto institute develops robot that moves neck, arms freely

Kyoto institute develops robot that moves neck, arms freely

OSAKA, Japan - ATR Media Integration & Communications Research Laboratories says on Aug. 10 in Osaka that the Kyoto prefectural research institute has developed a robot (R) that can move its neck and arms as naturally as humans do. At 114 centimeters tall, 52 cm wide and weighing 39 kilograms, the robot moves without wiring and can operate independently.