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DESCRIPTION:<strong>Tuesday\, March 28\, 6&mdash\;8:30 PM</strong>\nPepper\
 , the humanoid robot with artificial intelligence\, is the world&rsquo\;s 
 first personal robot equipped with an emotional engine and a cloud-based a
 rtificial intelligence system that can analyze expressions and voice tones
 . Unlike traditional robots\, Pepper can detect human emotions and respond
  accordingly. In Japan\, Softbank Mobile stores and banks are using Pepper
  as a new way to welcome customers. Pepper has also been adopted in Japane
 se homes as a friendly family member. In this program\, a representative f
 rom Softbank Robotics Corp. shares behind-the-scenes stories\, plans for l
 aunching Pepper in North America\, and the impact of Pepper and artificial
  intelligence on society. In addition to a demonstration of Pepper&rsquo\;
 s functionality and features\, the program offers participants the opportu
 nity to meet and experience Pepper during the reception.&nbsp\;\n<strong>S
 peaker</strong>:\n<strong>Kenichi Yoshida</strong>\, Vice President\, Busi
 ness Development Division\, Softbank Robotics Corp.\n<strong>Agenda</stron
 g>\n6&ndash\;6:30 PM &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\; Registration&n
 bsp\;\n6:30&ndash\;8 PM&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&n
 bsp\;&nbsp\; Lecture\, Demonstration and Q&amp\;A\n8&ndash\;8:30 PM &nbsp\
 ;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Wine and Sushi Networki
 ng Reception\n<strong>\nAdmission:&nbsp\;</strong>\nNon-members: $20\nJapa
 n Society Corporate Members: Free\, up to designated number of tickets\; a
 dditional tickets $15\nJapan Society Individual Members at Patron Circle l
 evel and above: $15&nbsp\;\nAcademic and government: $15&nbsp\;\nSeating i
 s available on a first-come\, first-served basis.&nbsp\;\n<em>Prepayment m
 ust be made with a credit card. All cancellations must be made at least 48
  hours prior to the event.</em>\nFor more information\, please contact the
  Business &amp\; Policy program at 212-715-1208 or email&nbsp\;<a href="ht
 tp://mailto:register@japansociety.org/">register@japansociety.org</a>.
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SUMMARY:Meet Pepper: The World's First Humanoid Robot That Reads Human Emot
 ions
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