CEATEC... MechaDroid Type C3 Robot Receptionist Unveiled In Tokyo!!!!!!!

by **J The Kidd** Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:17 pm

The latest robotics company to take science fiction into reality is
Japan's Business Design with its new MechaDroid Type C3 robot
receptionist. Currently being shown off at Tokyo's CEATEC conference,
the robot uses face recognition technology to interpret the needs of
visitors and assist them in acquiring information or directions
displayed on an embedded touchscreen panel.

The robot's faceplate also offers emotive feedback in the form of
digital expressions to accompany its audio responses. A firm price
hasn't been announced but when released commercially the company
expects the robot go for around 3,000,000 yen ($28,000) depending on
the customer's needs.