Apripoco (ApriPoko) and ApriAlpha, household robots,Toshiba Corporation, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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Developer - Toshiba Corporation

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Article "Toshiba robot takes over tedious TV tasks"
ApriPoko learns how to operate gadgets so you don't have to

by J Mark Lytle
March 26, 2008

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Toshiba's ApriPoco robot is a cute universal remote

Uploaded on Mar 31, 2008

If you've become hostage to a clutch of remote controls in your living room, never quite sure what all the buttons do and confusing different controllers for different gadgets, then Toshiba might have the answer. It's developed a prototype robot that can act as a voice gateway to just about anything in the room that has a remote control.

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Household Robots: Toshiba's Apripoco & Tokyo U.'s IRT Lab

Uploaded on Aug 31, 2010

A news report that showcases some household robots. Toshiba's Apripoco learns to turn on appliances. Next, furniture that moves on command. Finally, a visit to Tokyo University's IRT Lab, and a look at some of their robots and robotic wheelchair.

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ApriAlpha (Toshiba household robot )

Published on May 6, 2012

This Toshiba household robot could be used to control household appliances. It's the ancestor of the ApriPoco.