TPR-Robina: Toyota’s guide robot ::: Pink Tentacle
This robot has hair. Robots have to be human like to be acceptable. Most people like their robots cute. I find all robots coming out of japan really cute and it makes them acceptable to the public.
Guide robots use their body as a form of communication. A voice without gestures and body movement can be boring after a while. Since this robot does not have to carry anything, there’s no need to give it larger motors to in the hands. But a body must look proportional to look good.
Love them Japanese robots.