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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University of Kyoto says the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans.

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At a quiet temple in Kyoto, something unusual unfolded. A robot walked slowly across the floor, gesturing carefully and speaking in a calm, measured v.

Japan has unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual guidance. Buddharoid two-legged humanoid ...

KYOTO -- A Kyoto University professor and the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Teraverse have developed a "Buddharoid" ...

Video. An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

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.