Japanese Robots Visit Kennedy Center In February
It's not often that we at the Watergate get to blog about our artsy neighbor, the Kennedy Center, but today is one of those days. I just received a packet of information about a February festival that showcases the richness and diversity of Japan -- and that, of course, includes technology.
Part of the month-long "Japan: Culture + Hyper Culture" extravaganza is an exhibit called "Robotopia Rising," which will highlight the science and culture of Japanese robotics. The display, which runs Feb. 7-17, will let guests get up close and personal with some of the most sophisticated robots in the world.
Kokoro's astonishingly human-like Actroid DER2 will greet visitors throughout the festival with a great range of vocabulary, gestures and facial expressions. Mitsubishi's Wakamaru, which has a vocabulary of 10,000 Japanese words, will also be schmoozing with attendees. Robots created by Honda and Toyota will take part in daily demonstrations -- and one will even play the trumpet for you.
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