Pepper The Robot That Reads Human Emotions
Its Japanese makers say the robot is the first to have a “heart” and emotions, and reads people’s moods by analysing gestures, expressions and tone of voice.Pepper can dance, crack jokes and hold hands with its owner if they are lonely or depressed.Introduced to the world at a press conference, Pepper appeared on stage cooing and humming before singing “I want to be loved.” The white robot, which will cost only £1 150 (about R21 000) when it goes on sale in Japan next February, has no legs or hair but has two large doll-like eyes and is fitted with a flat-panel display on its chest....