Pepper is a social humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics, originally created by Aldebaran Robotics. It was unveiled in 2014 and is designed to interact with humans in a natural and engaging manner, making it ideal for customer service, retail, and educational environments. Pepper stands at 120 cm (47.2 inches) tall and weighs 28 kg (62 pounds), with a speed of 3 km/h (1.7 mph).
Pepper represents a significant advancement in social robotics, offering a platform for exploring human-robot interaction and emotional intelligence. Its use in various sectors highlights its potential for enhancing customer experiences and providing personalized services.
Design and Interaction: Pepper features a tablet on its chest for displaying information and a friendly appearance that encourages user interaction. It is equipped with advanced AI and emotion recognition capabilities, allowing it to understand and respond to human emotions.
Sensors and Actuators: The robot includes two HD cameras, a 3D sensor, four microphones, and various touch sensors. It uses 20 DC motors to facilitate expressive gestures and movements.
Applications: Primarily used in commercial and educational settings, Pepper excels in roles such as greeting customers, answering questions, and providing directions. It supports multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Japanese.
Software and Development: Pepper runs on the NAOqi operating system and supports programming languages like Python, C++, Java, and JavaScript. It also features a ROS interface for advanced robotics applications.
Height: 120 cm (47.2 inches)
Weight: 28 kg (62 pounds)
Speed: 3 km/h (1.7 mph)
Sensors: Two HD cameras, 3D sensor, four microphones, and touch sensors.
Actuators: 20 DC motors
Degrees of Freedom: 19 DoF
Power: 30-Ah lithium-ion battery, providing 12 hours of operation
Software: NAOqi operating system with support for multiple programming languages
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