- Developed based on the mobile Cybernetic Avatar (CA) Teleco, developed as part of the Moonshot Research and Development Program* Goal 1 project: Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone Can Perform Active Roles without Constraint.
- Display: Rectangular screen
- Sensors: LiDAR sensors, microphone array, and camera
- Actuators: Arms (up/down × 2), vertical lift, drive wheels × 2
- Continuous operation: Over 20 hours
Note: Shares its locomotion system with Petra - The design draws inspiration from the lotus-patterned round roof tiles of the Asuka period (592–710) and evokes the logo of the Expo ‘70 in Osaka, blending Japanese traditional motifs.
- Vehicle part (walkie): 3D design
* The Moonshot Research and Development Program
This government-led program sets forth ambitious “moonshot” goals aimed at solving major societal challenges, such as super-aging populations and climate change, and supports bold R&D efforts. Goal 1 of the program is overseen by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). ISHIGURO Hiroshi serves as one of the project managers for Goal 1 and leads the project titled “Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone Can Perform Active Roles without Constraint.” This project promotes R&D to expand human physical, cognitive, and sensory capabilities through a Cybernetic Avatar (CA) platform, leveraging diverse forms of avatars including robots and CG, to realize daily life supported by CAs.
(1) Autonomous navigation and remote operation & dialogue
Both autonomous navigation and speech and motion through remote operation are supported.