Robots Help Japanese Students "Attend" Graduation Ceremony

Meera Dolasia
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:24:47 -0700

Japan has always been at the forefront of robotic technology. Over the years, the androids have been deployed to work in banks, run hotels, and even serve as personal assistants to the elderly. Now, in what is being hailed as an "industry first," a Tokyo university has used avatar robots to enable students to "attend" their graduation ceremony without leaving home.