Hitachi has get an lovely robot perfect for helping your geriatric friends take the air . The EMIEW ( “ Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate , ” natch ) will be presented at the 2005 World Expo in Japan , where robots seem to be arecurring theme . fabulously agile and quick , the EMIEW can also recognise the voice of its master and avoid object , like any robotic weeble should . The EMIEW can apparently settle where you are by the strait of your part , among other neat feature . The loosely translated Hitachi press liberation crystallize us with more if you ’re so inclined .
https://gizmodo.com/robot-greeters-at-2005-world-expo-35562
( Update confessional : Akihabara News ’ piece site the robot as a walking assistant butthis pieceon Reuters makes no such mention . Plus , they have names ! Pal and Chum , actually . But they ’re just quick on their feet , not necessarily able to keep you on yours . )
Translated Press Release[Hitachi viaAkihabaraNews ]
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