Photos: Robots at CEATEC 2008
Robots old and new are on display at the CEATEC 2008 home electronics trade show currently underway in Chiba, Japan.
Nissan BR23C Biomimetic Robot Car
Nissan unveiled the bumblebee-inspired BR23C Biomimetic Robot Car, which is equipped with a prototype collision avoidance system developed in cooperation with the University of Tokyo. The next-generation safety technology is modeled after the way that bees avoid crashing into each other.
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Mechadroid Type C3
The Mechadroid Type C3 receptionist robot developed by Business Design Laboratory relies on face recognition technology, a touch panel display, speech, and facial expressions to interact with visitors and guide them to their destination.
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ifbot
Ifbot — also developed by Business Design Laboratory — is a speech-capable robot that can identify emotions in the speech patterns and word choice of the person speaking. The robot can also communicate its own emotions with a range of facial expressions.
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