In Pictures: Pepper, the humanoid robot

Standing at a height of 120cm and weighing 28 kilograms, Pepper does not seem like a "portable" robot. But those characteristics do not stop owner, Tomomi Ota from taking Pepper on stroll around her neighborhood or even a ride on the subway. Pepper first entered Ms Ota's home in November 2014 and was soon adopted by her parents. Capable of reading human emotions, Pepper also has the ability to adapt to his interlocutor.

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.