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Toyota unveils robot baby to keep lonely people company

Toyota unveils robot baby to keep lonely people company

The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.The 39,800-yen ($514 Cdn), 10-centimetre-tall, doll-like Kirobo Mini — whose name comes from "kibo," or "hope," and "robot" — supposedly has the smarts of a five-year-old.Fuminori Kataoka, general manager in charge of the project, says its value is emotional, going from home to car to the outdoors as a faithful companion, although the owner must do all the walking and driving.

Toyota wants this baby robot to be your friend

Toyota wants this baby robot to be your friend

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) - Lonely at the wheel?Toyota wants to sell you a talking robot to keep you company.Small enough to fit in the cup holder of your Corolla, the robot is described by Toyota as "a miniature communication partner developed to provide companionship."

Toyota launched baby robot companion

Toyota launched baby robot companion

For those of you that are not familiar, Toyota isn't just a car company they also develop robots.The latest one is a palm size companion that converses with you like a normal person.According to Toyota Kirobo Mini 10 cm (4 in) high is designed to be your companion and it is going on sale in Japan next year.

Toyota wants this baby robot to be your friend

Toyota wants this baby robot to be your friend

Lonely at the wheel?Toyota wants to sell you a talking robot to keep you company.Small enough to fit in the cup holder of your Corolla, the robot is described by Toyota (TM) as "a miniature communication partner developed to provide companionship."

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