Japanese robot astronaut 'can talk to crew'
27 June 2013
Updated at 00:45 ET Help
A Japanese ''robot astronaut'' has been designed to function in space and engage in conversation.
Kirobo can communicate with ground crew back on Earth.
The robot is scheduled to travel onboard a Japanese cargo spacecraft on a mission to the International Space Station, due to be launched in early August.link-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23076297
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