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[incubion]

It’s time for robots being waiters.

Softbank introduces its serving robot “Servi” to Pepper Parlor in Shibuya, Tokyo. Servi is helping food/drink serve as well as helping human waiters to bring back empty dishes, alongside Pepper. The robot has been developed by Bear Robotics in Silicon Valley, US, and integrated to local restaurants by Softbank.  Pandemic forces most of restaurants to find human contact-less services, and robot waiter is one of the promising solution for now. 

[acapulcopress]

Japón crea androide que pide a reacios usar cubrebocas

] TOKIO. * 8 de septiembre de 2020. | Reuters. Un grupo de ingenieros de la compañía japonesa SoftBank Robotics ha desarrollado a Pepper, un androide capaz de detectar si las personas utilizan cubrebocas para prevenir la propagación del coronavirus y, si no lo hacen, recordarles gentilmente que se lo pongan, informa Reuters. La última versión de Pepper está equipada con una cámara que le permite escanear a las personas a su alrededor. En caso de detectar la parte inferior de un rostro descubierto pronunciará la frase: "Tienes que llevar siempre una máscara correctamente". Asimismo, si identifica que las personas han hecho caso de sus recomendaciones, Pepper se lo agradecerá de la siguiente manera: "Gracias por haberse puesto la máscara". Bravo et merci à l’équipe @SIDOevent #sido2020 #robotique #robots #onlylyon #MasquesObligatoires #gestesbarrieres #innovation pic.twitter.com/KEImZcxJ2J — SoftBank Robotics Europe (@SBREurope) September 4, 2020 "La idea no es tener un robot que controle si la gente lleva la máscara, sino proporcionar un recordatorio amistoso", comentó sobre el androide Jonathan Boiria, jefe de ventas en Europa de SoftBank Robotics. Pepper, que mide apenas 1,20 metros de altura, ya se encuentra funcionando en varios países europeos y recordando a los visitantes de tiendas, exposiciones y otros espacios públicos sobre el uso de la mascarilla. Read the full article

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SoftBank Robotics 衝出日本 商用吸塵機械人 Whiz 登陸港澳

吸塵機械人在市面都推出了一段時間，而最近這種技術亦去到商用化。SoftBank Robotics 宣布，即日起在香港及澳門推出具備人工智能的商用吸塵機械人Whiz，同時向當地企業用戶推出試用及訂閱計劃，首次帶到日本以外市場。Whiz可記錄多達600條清潔路線，清潔人員在首次使用Whiz清潔地板後，自動化整個清潔流程，使用指令���潔，易於遵循且易於使用。 Read the full article

[johannesbambang]

I successfully completed the course Learn Conversational UX on Pepper the Robot on 04/17/2019 as taught by Daniel Schofield on Udemy. Thank you, Daniel Schofield from Softbank Robotics and Udemy! #DanielSchofield #SoftbankRobotics #Udemy https://www.instagram.com/p/BwV1VJBDRqC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9u8p2map476m

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[edensjasmine]

The first of my #softbankrobotics team swag! #meetpepper (at San Francisco, California)

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[tim-okeefe]

The future Mike Moore #Rensta #Repost: @softbankrobotics via @renstapp ··· “ To show our appreciation for our fans, we’re running a Pepper Holiday Sweepstakes! Tune in to our Instagram page tomorrow at 9:00am PST to find out how you can get your hands on some Pepper Swag! For full rules and regulations of the sweepstakes click the link in bio. Happy Holidays everyone! . . . #meetpepper #sweepstakes #holidayspirit #giveaway #peppertherobot #holidayfun #holidaycheer #robotics #swag #swagfordays #competition #giveaways #softbankrobotics #giving #holidayhappiness #contestalert #contests #contestentry #win #youcanwin #youcouldwin ” https://www.instagram.com/p/Bca8WW0DGR7/

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[incubion]

New Postman in the office

In the office building complex in Tokyo started pilot testing for robot delivery. This autonomous wagon carries packages and parcels for offices in upper floor, with getting on and off the elevator. If human get closer, the robot tell you to keep away.  The robotic wagon is developed by Softbank.

[mikemortgage]

SoftBank Group Brings Cutting-Edge Robotics to Students in North America

SAN FRANCISCO & TOKYO — SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG”) announced today that the company will be donating more than 100 of humanoid robot, Pepper, to schools in North America. The educational initiative launched last month and incorporates Pepper into the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Boston Public Schools (BPS) curriculums. Donations will continue through September 2021, anticipating a gradual increase in the number of students impacted by the SoftBank Group’s ongoing educational programs.

“Pepper has been utilized in classrooms to empower education through engaging and innovative tools,” says Rikiya Yamaguchi, CSR Group Manager at SBG. “Extending our program into North America is an important step in our commitment to teach students computer science and robotics, bolster STEM*1 programs while providing this new engaging digital channel for education and research worldwide.”

Following SBG’s “Pepper Social Contribution Program” that kicked off in Japan in April 2017 more than 2,000 Peppers have been loaned to over 17,000 classrooms. With the goal of continuing to strengthen academic capabilities and possibilities in robotics and research, SBG is leveraging the experience and knowledge gained from the program in Japan to contribute to STEM education in North America, helping nurture future science and technology professionals.

“With our society increasingly reliant on computing, we believe all students must develop a strong foundation in computer science, regardless of their background or ultimate career. We help students develop skills and mindsets as creators of technology,” says Bryan Twarek, Computer Science Supervisor at SFUSD. “When the SoftBank Group approached us with this partnership, we jumped at the opportunity to bring cutting edge technologies into our classrooms.”

SBG will be working with SoftBank Robotics America (“SBRA”) to distribute Pepper in North America. Pepper has currently been donated to institutions including Simon Fraser University, the San Francisco Unified School District and Boston Public Schools. Pepper will continue to be used to support schools’ STEM outreach events and in “Invent the Future” workshops, which teach students about technology, as well as in schools as greeters and ambassadors. Additional donations and education initiatives will continue to be a part of SBG education initiatives.

“We expect Pepper will make the perfect partner to awaken the interest of our students in the fields of computer science and robotics,” says Mark Racine, Chief Information Officer at BPS. “We have been working very closely with SBG and SBRA to develop a curriculum that excites, engages and prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.”

For more information on SBG, visit https://group.softbank/en/. For more information on SoftBank Robotics and Pepper, please visit www.softbankrobotics.com.

About the SoftBank Group The SoftBank Group is a global technology player that aspires to drive the Information Revolution. The SoftBank Group is comprised of the holding company SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO:9984) and its global portfolio of companies, which includes advanced telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers. In September 2016, Arm Limited, the world’s leading semiconductor IP company, joined the SoftBank Group. In May 2017, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which invests globally in the businesses and technologies that will enable the next stage of the Information Revolution, had its first major close with over USD 93 billion in committed capital. To learn more, please visit www.softbank.com.

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SoftBank, the SoftBank name and logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SoftBank Group Corp. in Japan and other countries.

Other company names, product/service names included in this press release are registered/non-registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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Japan: SoftBank Group Corp. Corporate Communications +81.3.6889.2300 sbpr@softbank.co.jp

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United States: SoftBank Robotics America softbankrobotics@biteglobal.com

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The Rise of the Robot Sales Associate Might Be Closer Than You Think

Imagine this: You walk into your favourite store. A smiling sales associate greets you by name. In a panic, you rush over to ask for his help. You’re meeting a date in 20 minutes, and you need a new shirt. You describe what you’re looking for: something sexy yet sophisticated, edgy yet classic. It needs wow factor but in a carefree cool-girl kind of way—you know? His eyes light up. “I have just the thing,” he says. He quickly returns and presents his proposal: “This blouse is made with a delicate chiffon fabric that hangs beautifully. The wrap silhouette and adjustable tie at the waist will be flattering for your figure. It will pair well with the black wide-leg trousers you bought last week.” It’s perfect. You compliment his taste and thank him for his help: “Pepper, you always know exactly what I want.” He blushes—well, maybe not. Pepper is unlike any sales associate who has ever helped you before—and that’s because Pepper is a robot.

Pepper brightens up any lobby by engaging and entertaining guests. Pepper can answer FAQs and even tell them about a company's story—making a guest’s time there that much more interesting. #meetpepper . . . #robot #robots #robotics #peppertherobot #hospitality #tech #techlife #coding #cx #ux #techy #technology #hotels #friendly #friends #happycustomers #userexperience #customerservice #naorobot #coder #mondaymotivation #robotsofinstagram

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This isn’t what Pepper is now, but it’s what Pepper could be. Pepper is no C-3PO (yet), but he was designed to make his interactions with humans as natural and intuitive as possible. Pepper has been charming and engaging shoppers since 2014, when SoftBank introduced robots to Japanese retailers. By using a network of sensors and cameras to detect and interpret your reactions, Pepper’s “emotion engine” can sense changes in your attitude and adapt accordingly. So if you tilt your head or make a semantic shift, Pepper knows something’s up and provides recommendations based on your mood, gender, age and purchase history. And he tells jokes. (Ask Pepper to explain some of his functions and he’ll respond: “I don’t want to show off; this might take over 100 hours.”)

Robots like Pepper bring the machine learning of e-commerce to brick-and-mortar retail. We know that when we shop online, we’re being watched. Companies can tell where we’re looking, what we’re looking at and what we’re buying, and this information turns into the targeted ads that appear on our Facebook timelines and browser banners. The problem is, there are people who hate online shopping—people like me. Us “mall rats” appreciate the human connection of customer service, the feel of fabric and the glowing validation and product recommendations of a well-tuned sales associate.

But what if a computer could do just that? What if there was a robot that could look at me, look at my past purchases and identify which in-store items would best fit my body, my style and my needs? When SoftBank tested Pepper at b8ta, a trendy tech retailer in Palo Alto, Calif., he proved his worth: During the one-week trial, the store saw a 70 per cent increase in traffic. When Pepper partnered with two shopping centres in California, he delivered 95 per cent customer satisfaction. With numbers like these to back robot productivity, it’s no wonder we’re seeing more and more jobs replaced by automation. And this is just the beginning: It’s forecasted that 800 million jobs could be lost to auto­mation by 2030. Surely an army of robot sales associates aren’t too far away—right?

It’s forecasted that 800 million jobs could be lost to auto­mation by 2030. Surely an army of robot sales associates aren’t too far away—right?

Pepper does more than just entertain you. Pepper is here to connect with you through its vibrant personality and help you with your in-store needs, such as guidance and product recommendation. Tell us about your favorite Pepper experience! . . . #meetpepper #PepperEd #robotics #robots #humanoidrobot #peppertherobot #tech #techie #technology #retail #CX #customerservice #happycustomers #friends #instatech #connections #innovation #naorobot #softbank #techlife #retaillife #AI #artificialintelligence #VR #UX #userexperience #software #hardware #2018

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According to experts, they’re not. A 2013 study from the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University claimed retail salespeople have a high chance of being replaced by automation in the near future. And—sorry, Homo sapiens—it’s not hard to see why. Robots never have hangovers, they don’t take coffee breaks and they probably aren’t going to cry on the sales floor when their co-worker steals a sale. They’ll say hello to every customer, and they’ll do it with a smile. And they’ll drive sales. Robots could also be the solution to the one thing people hate most about heading into a store: sales pressure. Consumers hate nagging sales associates, and the friendly, non-imposing face of a robot could put them at ease. (Because robots aren’t people, so we don’t need to worry about what they think when we tell them the T-shirt they suggested is absolutely hideous.)

We are less likely to lie to robots—and robots are, for now, less likely to lie to us. This is a perk of trading in flesh and blood for artificial intelligence, but it could also present a problem: How is Pepper supposed to convince someone they don’t look fat in a skirt if they can’t exaggerate the truth? Pepper doesn’t dress himself—he doesn’t even wear clothes. He might be able to read my emotions, but he’ll never know what it’s like to try on a dozen outfits each morning or squeeze into a pair of two-sizes-too-small skinny jeans.

The future of retail needs to merge physical and digital, yes, but does that really mean I will be expected to take fashion advice from a naked piece of metal that can’t clothe itself? I’m willing to let robots grab my sizes, point me toward the sale section and keep me up to speed with the trends of the season, but I’ll leave my styling advice to warm-bodied pros. But if (and when) Pepper starts pulling up his own pair of pants, I’ll reconsider.

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[robotsepeti-blog]

Sizlere Fransa Paris'ten Softbank Robotics'in Avrupa Merkezi'nden haberler getirdik. PEPPER harika bir robot. Estetik, yetenekli ve akıllı! Yapılabileceklerin sınırı yok. Eğitim uygulamaları, işletmeniz için çözümler, evinizde size destek olacak bir arkadaş... Hepsi PEPPER ile mümkün. İşte sizlere bir otelcilik uygulaması. Bir konforlu bir otele geldiniz ve nerede ne var merak ediyorsunuz. Size keşke birileri destek olsa ve rehberlik etse. 

Pepper hizmetinizde! 

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[edensjasmine]

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