The First Ever in 'Human' History to do This
He’s got big black bug eyes, big red feet and he likes to strike up a conversation. And after he blasts off for space this summer, he will accomplish a big first for himself and all his robotic brethren.
By Sadho Ram — 28 Jun 2013, 08:19 AM — Updated about 11 years ago
PHOTO: Meet the world’s 1st robot astronaut who will head into orbit in August
Robotic astronaut Kirobo talks with his creator Tomotaka Takahashi, a research associate professor at the University of Tokyo, on June 26. (Wataru Sekita)
Image via imgur.comHe is set for an Aug. 4 launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture aboard the H-IIB Launch Vehicle bound for the International Space Station.
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The experiment is a collaboration between advertising and PR company Dentsu, the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo, Robo Garage and Toyota Motor Corp.
dailymail.co.ukThe story behind the talking robot who will go into space for experiment in human/robot conversation
Kirobo, a little humanoid robot, will be used in the world’s first communication experiments between a human and a robot in space.
computerworld.comKirobo will engage in conversations with Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata and perform experiments on social interaction as a way to reduce stress in a confined living space.
Kirobo’s “sibling,” Mirata, will remain on earth to analyze information relayed by Kirobo for further study.
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Some adorable robots from Japan will soon be making their debut in space. An anime-like machine will be launched into orbit where it will meet astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS). There, the astronauts will converse with the pint-sized robot. (Photo : Kibo Robot Project)
Image via scienceworldreport.comIts creators said they were sending the robot into space to act as a chatting partner for astronaut Koichi Wakata, who is set to arrive at the International Space Station (ISS) later this year.
google.comKIROBO is to arrive in August in what its handlers say is the first visit for a robot at the space station. Wakata will also be the first Japanese astronaut to command the ISS.
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In Pictures: One small step for Kirobo, one giant leap for robotkind
Tomotaka Takahashi, pictured, is a roboticist at the University of Tokyo, unveils Kirobo, left, a small talking humanoid robot and a backup robot called Mirata, right
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Weighing just 2.2 pounds and standing at 34cm tall, Kirobo has not been designed to carry out physical activities. Instead it is hoped similar robots will one day assist on space missions by answering astronauts' questions
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The robot called Kirobo, pictured, will be sent to the International Space Station in August to communicate with astronauts stationed on the station for long periods of time
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