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She’s A Robot? Japan’s Latest Creation

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“Tele-operated ACTROID-F”, the latest android in which Kokoro’s technologies are made full use of, has achieved cost reduction and weight saving while re-creating more lifelike facial expressions compared with the existing Actroid series. Kokoro is famous for having created a robot which was registered as “the first true android avatar” by Guinness World Records. As all air servo valves and a set of control equipment, which were previously incorporated in the external control box, are incorporated in the robot main body, wiring to the external control box is not needed. So you can make the robot sit on various types of chairs, such as a sofa or an office chair, depending on the scenes. A tele-operation system is used for the operation of the robot. Interactions full of live sensation can be created because the operator can transmit the movement of his/her face to the robot in real time.This robot has developed to recreate the human-like natural yet charming expressions with high functionalities retained. Emphasizes on its own realistic presence with smooth gestures.It has news hooks and high eye-catching effects. It can be utilized to play active part for many occasions as a chairperson with fluent narrations and booth bunny.Tele-operated ACTROID-F ~  Latest model of the Actroid ~

“Tele-operated ACTROID-F”, the latest android in which Kokoro’s technologies are made full use of, has achieved cost reduction and weight saving while re-creating more lifelike facial expressions compared with the existing Actroid series. Kokoro is famous for having created a robot which was registered as “the first true android avatar” by Guinness World Records. As all air servo valves and a set of control equipment, which were previously incorporated in the external control box, are incorporated in the robot main body, wiring to the external control box is not needed . So you can make the robot sit on various types of chairs, such as a sofa or an office chair, depending on the scenes. A tele-operation system is used for the operation of the robot. Interactions full of live sensation can be created because the operator can transmit the movement of his/her face to the robot in real time.Since it was established in 1984, Kokoro has developed a wide variety of robots including dinosaurs, animals and humanoids based on the main theme “touch the hearts of the people”.Kokoro’s “Mechatro-Art” techniques are created by our delicate blend of sophisticated art techniques and life-like movements. This unique perspective has made the name of Kokoro and our trademark “Doukoku – moving sculpture” known in the entertainment industries around the world.Not only in the animatronics field but also in vending machine businesses in Japan, Kokoro has provided greater enjoyment of food for children through Hello Kitty’s popcorn vending machines.In a few years time, it will be a quarter of a century since Kokoro was established.There have been remarkable changes and developments made all over the world in this period.This continuous innovation will accelerate in the future.With our accumulated technologies and expertise, Kokoro will proactively develop our innovative technologies and continue to grow in order to develop new entertainment and service robots for the future. News from: kokoro-dreams.co.jp

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