Researchers at Kyoto University have developed Buddharoid. This is an AI-powered humanoid robot designed to act like a Buddhist priest, amid Japan’s priest shortage.

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A group of researchers in Japan has unveiled to the media a humanoid robot that can offer advice based on Buddhist teachings.

Buddharoid can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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