Archive for World Expo 2005
August 22, 2007 at 11:16 am · Filed under World Expo 2005, Robot, Attraction, Toyota, Nagoya
Toyota’s new guide robot, formerly known as ‘DJ Robot’, has officially been named TPR-Robina, according to an August 22 Toyota press release. Photos reveal a slightly more professional look (no more scowling eyes) to go along with the droid’s improved ability to avoid obstacles and operate autonomously, while agile, jointed fingers enable TPR-Robina to grasp writing utensils and sign autographs. Further, in addition to being able to communicate using words and gestures, the 60-kg, 1.2-meter tall robot has an image recognition system that allows it to read visitors’ name tags so that it can tailor its directions accordingly. TPR-Robina will begin working as a receptionist and guide at the Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall on August 27.
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August 14, 2007 at 2:31 pm · Filed under World Expo 2005, Robot, Attraction, Toyota, Nagoya
Toyota’s “DJ Robot,” a two-wheeled android belonging to a band of robot musicians that entertained visitors at the 2005 Aichi World Expo, has ditched its entertainment career for a job as a receptionist. DJ Robot’s departure from the band comes as Toyota gears up for its debut of a new robot violinist this autumn.
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July 12, 2007 at 6:09 am · Filed under World Expo 2005, Robot, Mitsubishi
When Mitsubishi put its Wakamaru receptionist robot up for hire last month, it was clearly just a matter of time before the droid would actually find work. On July 11, People Staff, a major temporary staffing agency based in Nagoya, took Mitsubishi up on its offer. The company announced it has hired 10 of the robots and is ready to dispatch them to businesses and institutions in the Tokai area of central Japan.
The 1-meter (3 ft. 3 in.) tall, 30-kilogram (66 lb.) Wakamaru, who moves around on wheels and features a bright yellow shell and kooky smile, was developed in 2003 by Mitusbishi, who wanted to create a servant robot able to carry out a range of household chores. Wakamaru appeared at the World Expo in Aichi in 2005, and has since become one of Japan’s most recognizable robots.
In terms of job skills, Wakamaru can recognize faces, carry […]
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