Ananova - Talking robot will be special guest at state reception

Story filed: 15:42 Thursday 21st August 2003

A talking robot will be the special guest when the prime ministers of the Czech republic and Japan sit down to dinner at a state reception in Prague.
The robot - named Asimo - will join the two leaders in the city's Hrzansky Palace, Czech Government.
Asimo is said to speak both Czech and Japanese, as well as being able to walk, shake hands and recognise voices.
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