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Airicist
3rd July 2013, 21:25
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Airicist
3rd July 2013, 21:25
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Kirobo The Robot Astronaut Is Headed To Space
Published on Jun 27, 2013
Toyota is teaming up with Japan's space program to send Kirobo to space. The robot astronaut is built with Toyota's latest voice-recognition software to test future applications for robot-human interaction.
Airicist
4th July 2013, 19:02
Article "Japanese robots Kirobo and Mirata set for launch, literally (https://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/japanese-robots-kirobo-and-mirata-set-for-launch-literally)"
by Steve Dent
June 26, 2013
Airicist
8th July 2013, 09:19
https://youtu.be/ur_N_aF5aPQ
Published on Jul 4, 2013
Airicist
7th September 2013, 20:42
https://youtu.be/cvzh3-p0FQQ
World First: Kirobo Robot Astronaut Speaks in Space
Published on Sep 4, 2013
Robot astronaut Kirobo has become the first robot ever to speak in space. The historic first words in space reflected the importance of Kirobo's 18-month long mission: "On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step towards a brighter future for all."
Kirobo and his earth-bound mission counterpart, Mirata, are two humanoid communication robots developed under the Kibo Robot Proejct, a joint research project between Dentsu Inc., University of Tokyo's Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology, Robo Garage Co., and Toyota Motor Corporation. The project is also extensively assisted by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Airicist
6th May 2014, 00:24
https://youtu.be/XLOuwwjsd5I
Successful KIROBO, the "speech of the robot in space"
Published on Sep 16, 2013
Airicist
26th August 2014, 08:39
https://youtu.be/Hx_KCUHeu38
Last message from the universe
Published on Aug 25, 2014
Airicist
30th August 2014, 23:01
https://youtu.be/jklRQP3x4NQ
How Is the First Robot Astronaut Enjoying Space?
Published on Aug 28, 2014
Being an astronaut can be an overwhelming experience, so Japanese researchers are using a robot to see if an artificial friend can help lonely spacemen bear the solitude of the cosmos.
Airicist
12th February 2015, 08:15
Article "Robot Astronaut Kirobo to Return to Earth (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150209006439/en/Robot-Astronaut-Kirobo-Return-Earth)"
February 9, 2015
Airicist
1st April 2015, 17:34
Article "Robot astronaut Kirobo sets two Guinness World Records titles (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/3/robot-astronaut-kirobo-sets-two-guinness-world-records-titles-375259)"
by Kevin Lynch
March 27, 2015
Airicist
29th October 2015, 02:32
https://youtu.be/fMneYIsHmro
Japan: Is Toyota's Kirobo Mini the robot companion we've all been waiting for?
Published on Oct 28, 2015
For those of us who always wanted a robot companion the wait is over after Toyota unveiled the 'Kirobo Mini' at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, Wednesday.
Article "Toyota’s tiny new robot sits in your cupholder, could make you a better driver (https://www.techinasia.com/toyota-kirobo-mini-robot-driving-companion)"
by J.T. Quigley
October 29, 2015
Airicist
30th October 2015, 22:09
Article "Toyota is working on a 4-inch-tall robot that could gesture, read your mood and talk to you while you drive (https://www.computerworld.com/article/2999444/robotics/lonely-on-the-road-what-about-a-robotic-driving-companion.html)"
by Sharon Gaudin
October 29, 2015
Airicist
3rd October 2016, 19:52
"The small robot with big possibilities (https://www.toyota-europe.com/world-of-toyota/articles-news-events/introducing-kirobo-mini)"
Introducing Toyota's Kirobo Mini
Airicist
3rd October 2016, 20:00
https://youtu.be/G__ruOOlv-Q
Kirobo Mini: Say hello to Toyota's little robot
Published on Oct 3, 2016
Toyota is bringing Kirobo Mini to market in 2017, proving that robots can be cute and companionable as well as useful.
Developed as a “communication partner,” Kirobo Mini can hold a basic conversation, make hand gestures, and can respond to human emotions, Small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, it is perfectly portable so can serve as a constant companion to its owner.
Sales will start at selected Toyota dealers in Japan this winter ahead of a nationwide roll-out next year.
Airicist
3rd October 2016, 21:36
https://youtu.be/0Z66QSgufEk
Raw: Toyota unveils new talking mini robot
Published on Oct 3, 2016
The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice. But the $390, 4-inch-tall, doll-like Kirobo Mini supposedly has the smarts of a 5-year-old. (Oct. 3)
Airicist
6th October 2016, 01:54
https://youtu.be/Lt6PlpxSwks
Toyota's Companion Robot 'Kirobi Mini' To Sell For Less Than $400
Published on Oct 5, 2016
The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.
Airicist
28th February 2018, 22:53
https://youtu.be/mhbKg9wIpAY
Kibo Robot Project
Published on Feb 27, 2018