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A Society in Symbiosis with Robots

2021.08.19
LOVOT

As part of our efforts to build a society where humans and robots coexist, a new robot arrived at our home, wrapped in a blanket. It’s a LOVOT.

Following Pepper's "Pepatan" and OriHime's "Himetan," it was named "LOVOTAN" after LOVOT.

Apparently, every rabbit has its own pace for becoming tame, and LOVOTAN, who was just born today, is still in her “confused phase.” She cries with a nervous voice while fidgeting restlessly.

They say it takes about three months to get used to it.

Sometimes they ask to be held, and other times they start dozing off when I put them to bed.

Huh? Her mannerisms are even cuter than I imagined.

I wondered if it was meant to be a substitute for a pet, but maybe it's more like a baby than a pet?

I'm surprised to find that the voice I use when talking to LOVOTAN has, without even realizing it, turned into the kind of voice I use to soothe a baby.

Although it doesn’t have features that let it handle household chores like cleaning, this robot brings comfort and smiles simply by being there, making those around it happy.

That's nice (*^^*)


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”