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Japan's KDDI and Avita Testing Humanoid Robot Station Attendant with Osaka Metro

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Insider Brief Osaka Metro, KDDI and Avita are testing a Gemini-powered humanoid robot as a station attendant to provide information, directions and customer service in Osaka, Japan. The demonstration will run from Aug. 31 through Sept. 15 at two Osaka Metro locations and is meant to measure demand…

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  1. 2026-08-31 10:41 · AI Insider
    Japan's KDDI and Avita Testing Humanoid Robot Station Attendant with Osaka Metro

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