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fujisoft PALRO



PALRO is a small-scale hobbyist humoid robot created by the japanese company fujisoft. the robot is
designed for researchers and enthusiasts willing to spend around 3300 USD on a robotic pal. PALRO
measures 39.8cm tall and weighs 1.9 kg. it is equipped with a camera, microphones, a speaker, LED
displays on its head and chest as well as a 1.6 GHZ processor. the bot also has pressure sensitive feet
that give it excellent walking ability and balance. the camera and powerful processor even allow the
robot to use facial recognition to see who is around it.

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