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Toyota Unveils Kirobo Mini Robot Baby Amid Falling Japanese Birthrates

Toyota Unveils Kirobo Mini Robot Baby Amid Falling Japanese Birthrates

An antidote to Japan's rapidly falling birthrate may soon come in the unlikely form of a miniature robot.The Kirobo Mini was unveiled Monday by Toyota as part of the automaker's Heart Project, which aims to provide a "cuddlesome" robot baby companion for humans.Sign up to our daily newsletter for up to date global news and features.

Toyota to Launch Kirobo Mini Robot in Japan in 2017 – News – Car and Driver

Toyota to Launch Kirobo Mini Robot in Japan in 2017 – News – Car and Driver

If you live in Japan and desperately need a friend, Toyota would like to introduce you to its big-eyed Kirobo Mini robot.Like a Furby on steroids, the four-inch-tall automated machine is able to speak and participate in casual conversation while simultaneously moving its head and arms for more than two continuous hours before draining its battery.A built-in camera gives Kirobo Mini the ability to read the facial expression of the individual it's communicating with, which the diminutive droid then uses to adjust its speech and movement patterns to better address the user's perceived emotional state.

Toyota Unveils Kirobo Mini Baby Robot

Toyota Unveils Kirobo Mini Baby Robot

Photo: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty ImagesJapan has one of the lowest birthrates in the world, which has long been a source of national concern.Unfortunately, a new invention from Toyota probably isn't going to help: baby robots.On Monday, Toyota unveiled the Kirobo Mini, a tiny robot Reuters describes as a "synthetic baby companion."Kirobo Mini — which speaks in a high-pitched voice and comes with a small cradle — will retail for $392 starting next year.

Toyota Unveils Talking Robot Known As Kirobo Mini With Price Tag At 39,800 Yen

Toyota Unveils Talking Robot Known As Kirobo Mini With Price Tag At 39,800 Yen

Toyota is making headlines with its latest creation, a four-inch tall robot called the Kirobo Mini, which will go for sale with a price of 39,800 Yen, which is just under $400.The Toyota Kirobo mini's price is considered a good deal considering that the robot can talk.It also has a few other tricks up its sleeves, such as the ability to identify emotions and facial expressions.

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