Today, Mitsubishi debuted a new speaking robot designed to help elderly and sick people:
"Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the one-meter-tall, bubble-headed robot will go on sale at a cost of 1 million yen in April next year. The robot is targeting the families of elderly people and those living alone. The robot is equipped with functions to help elderly people and those in poor health send an alarm to hospitals, security firms and relatives when an emergency happens.
With a memory camera set inside the eyebrow, the robot recognizes its master. It is called Wakamaru, taken from the childhood name, Ushiwakamaru, of 12-century warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune."
