[Glass Wings] Cute and practical

Robots have made their debut at a Japanese hospital where an android
receptionist and two porters now work alongside their human counterparts.
Aizu Central Hospital in Aizu-Wakamatsu some 200km north of Tokyo introduced
the trio on October 28 at a cost of $660,000.
The receptionist robot, produced by Japanese robot maker Tmsuk Co. Ltd.,
welcomes visitors at the entrance and answers spoken inquiries.
The two porter robots, which can move around on two wheels at a maximum speed
of 1.5 kmh, can carry luggage and take visitors and patients to their
destinations.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/technology/the-future-is-here/2006/11/05/1162661536462.html

Of course, I want one :-)
AJ

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Amanda Penrose
http://amanda.dd.com.au

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:32:08 +1030

Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>

On Monday 06 November 2006 08:02, Amanda Penrose wrote:

Robots have made their debut at a Japanese hospital where an android
receptionist and two porters now work alongside their human counterparts.

Kawaii!!!

Boy, the Japanese sure know how to make technology adorable. Could you imagine
Arnie having to face up with that porter?

Toodles,

Katherine

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Cute and practical

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:32:02 +0000 (UTC)

Amanda Penrose <amanda [at] zimbra.dd.com.au>

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:32:08 +1030

Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>