Sota – Smart robot “presenter” from Japan
Sota will explain your presentation on your behalf! Sota is a robot that looks similar to Kirobot Robot and Alpha Mini but has a peculiar functionality : It can connect to your laptop and perform your PowerPoint presentations on your behalf using loving gestures,expression, sounds and body movements.
Multiple units can be controlled simultaneously
Up to 5 robots can be controlled simultaneously in one presentation. By using multiple Sotas, it is possible to produce effects like a talk session.
Easy operation
You can specify the animation of the robot by entering characters in the “notes” part of the presentation file as if writing a manuscript.
Furthermore, by inputting special commands, you can set the operations required for presentation, such as animation progress and motion control.
Usage scenarios
Sota robot is not limited to simply performing presentations, but also involves the interaction between humans and robots, front-desk , exhibitions, etc.
Specification:
| Size | 280 (H) × 140 (W) × 160 (D) mm |
|---|---|
| Degree of freedom | 8 degrees of freedom in total (1 trunk, 2 arms x 2, 3 necks) |
| weight | About 800g |
| CPU | Intel (R) Edison |
| Input and output | Camera, speaker, LED (both eyes x 2, mouth x 1, power lamp x 1) Switch (power button x 1, volume button x 2) |
| interface | WiFi, USB x 2, power connector |
| Power supply | AC adapter (12V 4A) |
| Included items | Instruction manual (with warranty), AC adapter |
Social Capabilities
Sota is able to interact with people and other robots in a similar way to other social robots . The robot currently limited to Japan markets and Japanese language, the price is around 130.000 yen (1.090 euro). Official website by producer company, VSTONE
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