Japanese billionaire builds ‘Emotional’ Robots that can heal your heart
Japanese billionaire and fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa made headlines two years ago by launching a worldwide search for a life partner to go to the moon. They made a new announcement midway through that plan. Majawa has invested in a start-up that makes robots that understand human emotions and relieve loneliness.
The eccentric billionaire, who generated his fortune through the Japanese e-commerce fashion site Zozotown, announced last month that his investment fund is buying Japanese robotics startup Groove X, which makes a product called Lovot, details of the deal were not disclosed. Lovot is made up of Luv and Robot. According to Groove X, their robots were successful in supporting those who had to stay away from their loved ones due to some compulsions during the Corona Pandemic. The pet-sized companion robots aim to stir an “instinct to love” in its human customers, according to the company’s website, with potential application in nursing homes and with children. As the pandemic raged, the so-called “emotional” robots provided companionship to those who have been forced to stay apart from others, according to the company. The wide-eyed devices roll around on wheels and have more than 50 sensors to respond to stimuli from humans whom it differentiates through machine learning technology, according to the company. The robot is presently only available for sale in Japan. The price starts at $2,825 for a single device, plus a monthly service fee of approximately $80.
These robots are made up of more than 50 sensors and are capable of understanding every emotion of a human being. It is currently available for sale in Japan. Majawa has claimed that these robots can always keep humans happy and keep them healthy. They can also be used to cure mentally disturbed patients in the hospital. Groove X may soon start deliveries of these robots outside Japan. This Japanese robot will remove loneliness: claims the billionaire who built it – these robots will understand the feelings of humans, keep them happy.
This robot can be used to enhance the learning skills of children.
Also useful for nursery and primary school
According to Japan’s Innovation Network Corporation, Lovot devices have attracted public attention. They have proved useful in health care in the corona pandemic. They can also be used in nursery, kindergarten and primary schools to enhance the learning skills of children and to increase their interest in studies. The experiments conducted in this regard have proved successful.
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