Pepper, built by Aldebaran Robotics of France (maker of the NAO robot), and marketed by Softbank of Japan, went on sale today in Japan. And in one minute, all 1,000 units were sold. The current model only speaks Japanese, but more languages (and more Pepper units) are forthcoming. Pepper costs a 198,000 yen, or $1,600 with an additional $200 monthly payment for data and insurance fees. Pepper will be sold on the global market by the end of the year.
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