Domo
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{{For|the mascot of Japan's NHK television station|Domo-kun}} {{For|the online RPG|Dream of Mirror Online}}
'''Domo''' is an experimental robot by [[MIT]] designed to interact with [[human]]s, designed by Aaron Edsinger. Its name comes from the [[Japanese language|Japanese]] phrase for "thank you very much", ''domo arigato'', as well as the [[Styx (band)|Styx]] song, "[[Mr. Roboto]]". Domo can be used to assist senior citizens. Originally funded by [[NASA]], [[Toyota]] now backs the robot's development.<ref name=fox>{{cite news |first=Tom |last=Chao |title=New Robot Eyes People With Human-Like Eyes |url= http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,266384,00.html|work= FOXNews.com|publisher=News Corporation |date= 2007-04-16|accessdate=2007-08-20 }}</ref>
==Design==
Domo uses two cameras (mounted in human-like eyeballs) connected to 12 computers to visually sense its environment so that it can navigate easily. The robot has two arms with gripping abilities and a head. It also has voice recognition capabilities and touch sensitivity.<ref name=fox/>
==Abilities==
Domo will adapt to its surroundings by testing the physical nature of things by touching them or shaking them. Its abilities include determining the volume of an item, placing items on shelves, pouring drinks for humans, shaking hands, and giving hugs.<ref name=ng>{{cite journal |last=Lange |first=Karen E.|year=2007 |month=September |title=Coffee, Tea, of WD-40? |journal=[[National Geographic Magazine]]|volume=212 |issue= 3|pages=28 |accessdate= }}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.entara.co.uk/brands/licensing/domo/ Licensing & Merchandising info]
[[Category:Domestic robots]]
[[Category:Adaptable robotics]]
[[Category:Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]
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