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A Japanese tech startup unveiled a series of companion robots for human beings called "LOVOT" on Tuesday. Based on the concept of "a little love can change the world", the AI- mounted robots can recognize people's facial expressions and communicate with people. (Photo/Agencies)
According to the company, the robots are not designed to help people do tasks but to bring people a sense of relief and contentment by its innocent character. People would feel happy when they give a hug to the robots.
The series of robots has two, each of which weights three kilograms and is 43 centimeters tall. A camera and more than 50 sensors are built to enable the robots to move indoors without crashing into any furniture and to respond to people.
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A Japanese tech startup unveiled a series of companion robots for human beings called "LOVOT" on Tuesday. Based on the concept of "a little love can change the world", the AI- mounted robots can recognize people's facial expressions and communicate with people (Photo/Agencies)
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A Japanese tech startup unveiled a series of companion robots for human beings called "LOVOT" on Tuesday. Based on the concept of "a little love can change the world", the AI- mounted robots can recognize people's facial expressions and communicate with people (Photo/Agencies)
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A Japanese tech startup unveiled a series of companion robots for human beings called "LOVOT" on Tuesday. Based on the concept of "a little love can change the world", the AI- mounted robots can recognize people's facial expressions and communicate with people (Photo/Agencies)