The Erica is a Research robot developed by Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR, launched 2015.
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Overview
Erica is an advanced android designed as a research platform to study human-robot interaction. It understands natural language, has a synthesized human-like voice, and can display a variety of facial expressions. The robot features natural dialogue and motion-generation capabilities with an ultrarealistic human-like appearance, displaying facial expressions and gesture motions through 44 pneumatic actuators.
Flagship features
- Designed for natural conversation with human-like facial expressions and gestures
- Utilizes machine learning for generating responses based on a counseling dialogue corpus
- Demonstrates advanced dialog skills including backchanneling and attentive listening
- Research collaboration between Kyoto University, Osaka University, and ATR
- Aimed at advancing human-robot interaction towards passing a Total Turing Test
Buyer decision signals
Viability
ERICA upgraded interaction system for natural conversation
Specifications
Category: Research- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
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- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Other3
- Sub Category
- android
- Company Country
- JP
- Additional Information
- - Designed for natural conversation with human-like facial expressions and gestures. - Utilizes machine learning for generating responses based on a counseling dialogue corpus. - Demonstrates advanced dialog skills including backchanneling and attentive listening. - Research collaboration between Kyoto University, Osaka University, and ATR. - Aimed at advancing human-robot interaction towards passing a Total Turing Test.
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Company milestones
- Jan 2019MilestoneERICA upgraded interaction system for natural conversation
- —MilestoneATR robotics organization
- —MilestoneIshiguro Lab research center
- —MilestoneKyoto University affiliation
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Erica?
- The Erica is developed by Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR.
- What type of robot is the Erica?
- The Erica is a Research robot made by Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR.
- How much does the Erica cost?
- Pricing for the Erica is not publicly listed — contact Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR for a quote.
- When was the Erica launched?
- The Erica was launched in 2015.
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