life innovation by japan's robot technologies

Went to see the Life Innovation by Japan's Robot Technologies at Japan Creative Centre.

If you are expecting to see Gundam or Mazinger Z, you are on the wrong frequency. Co-organized by top Japanese companies and research institutions, the exhibition showcases some of their projects on robots and their possible integration in our daily life. I was quite intrigued by the PaPeRo from NEC. It is a prototype personal robot that can communicate with human beings. For example, when I tell it to dance, it will do a few dance steps. If I greet it, it will greet me back. If you tickle it it will itch. According to the exhibitor, you can programme the PaPeRo to monitor your kid, play with them, do task, etc, so it can act as a babysitter if not a playmate for children.




The exhibits from other companies seem interesting too, but I didn't have the chance to learn more about them. The exhibition is on until 8 October 2010. I think kids will like some of the cute robots there.