TOKYO – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while ...

TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice ...

A 'robot priest' wearing a Buddhist robe chants sutras at it beats a wooden fish during its demonstration at Life Ending Industry EXPO 2017 in Tokyo, Japan August 23, 2017.

During the elaborate funeral service, “The Garry Shandling Show” star will be ordained as a Buddhist monk by having his head symbolically shaven by another monk, and while a monk leads a chant ...

White robot Pepper has been programmed to act as an attendant at Buddhist funerals, making a new role for bots where humans aren't always available.

During the elaborate funeral service, “The Garry Shandling Show” star will be ordained as a Buddhist monk by having his head symbolically shaven by another monk, and while a monk leads a chant ...

Although burial of the body is accepted, most Buddhists are cremated. As part of Buddhist tradition, the circle of family and friends often chant. Another custom is that guests traditionally wear ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while ...