Sega Toys today
announced they will start selling a new humanoid robot in Japan, E.M.A., on
September 26th. E.M.A. stands for "Eternal, Maiden, Actualization" (whatever
that means). The robot is supposed to be female and stands 38 cm tall. Sega says
E.M.A. is especially remarkable because of its "glamorous body" and high level
of interactivity. The robot is able to hand out business cards, it can sing and
dance and walk "like a lady". The kiss function is especially interesting. If
your head comes close to the robot, its love mode kicks in and your will receive
a kiss. The battery-powered robot is equipped with infrared sensors for
obstacles, position and sound. Moveable parts include the elbow, shoulders, the
waist and the knees. The Japan-only E.M.A. will set buyers back $175. Sega says
they are targeting adults in particular with their robot and hopes to sell
10,000 units in 12 months.
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