Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too? (2014, application, applications)

[mdovell]

SoftBank to Sell Robot in U.S. Stores Within 12 Months - Bloomberg

I actually know people that work there. Should be interesting to see how this goes.

Ironically this is not the first robot to use the word Pepper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apUsi5YYrs8

[thatguydownsouth]

Can you summarize for those of us at work? lol

[mkpunk]

Judging by the non-details in this post, I don't see where this will have business applications.

[mdovell]

Originally Posted by mkpunk

Judging by the non-details in this post, I don't see where this will have business applications.

Well home help aides for starters and hospitality. Meet Pepper, the 'love-powered' humanoid robot that knows how you're feeling | PCWorld

[mkpunk]

Originally Posted by mdovell

Well home help aides for starters and hospitality. Meet Pepper, the 'love-powered' humanoid robot that knows how you're feeling | PCWorld

I don't like the idea. Pepper can be a problem for many. I don't see my parents using him nor my brother who is very intouch when it comes to devices. He actually was a droid guy from the initial launch (well after his existing phone could be traded in.) I also see an issue being with hard to understand dilects and people. I've had issues with automated phone lines before so I imagine I would have problems with Pepper too. Also, where would the jobs replaced with Pepper go? I honestly see it as a novelty item and not practical at this point in time.