Here are 5 of Japan's robot conversationalists
Toyota to Sell 'Cuddly Companion' Robot in Japan - WSJ
New companion robots can't do much but make us love them
Robot pets help ease virus isolation in Japan | The Japan Times
Meet Kirobo Mini, Toyota's adorable new companion robot - Chicago Tribune
Japan's android pets ease virus isolation
Why are lonely Asians turning to robots for friendship? | South China Morning Post
Aibo: People In Japan Learn To Love Their Robot Dogs — And Be Loved Back
Hi, Robot: Japan's android pets ease virus isolation
Baby robot unveiled in Japan as number of childless couples grows | Robots | The Guardian
Sony revives adorable robot canine companion
SoftBank alum unveils 'affectionate' companion robot in Japan | Reuters
Toyota Unveils Robot Baby to Tug at Maternal Instincts in Aging Japan | Fortune
Japan's Robear: Strength of a robot, face of a bear | Daily Mail Online
The rise of companion robots in Japan - Japan Today
Hi, Robot: Japan's android pets ease virus isolation
SoftBank alum unveils 'affectionate' companion robot in Japan | Reuters
Could VR and Robots Slow the Aging Crisis in Japan | Pulitzer Center
SoftBank Alum Unveils 'Affectionate' Companion Robot in Japan
Softbank's humanoid robot will be great for tending to Japan's elderly — Quartz
The 'dunce robots' of Japan will children learn | CNN
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Japan's latest home robot isn't useful — it's designed to be loved - The Verge
Robot pets: Can they comfort us like the real thing? | CNN
Pepper robot to go on sale to public in Japan - BBC News
Japanese company creating a robot companion for your desk - CNET
