Ananova - Fur-covered cat robot promises to be a real pet
Story filed: 13:37 Tuesday 16th October 2001
Omron has developed a fur-covered cat robot imbued with artificial intelligence.
The makers say it can recognise its own name and develop a unique character.
NeCoRo will cost about £1,050 when it launches in Japan next month.
There are no plans so far to sell NeCoRo overseas. The initial sale, which begins on November 20, has been limited to just 5,000 units.
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