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The 'Pepper' robot uses a facial recognition system to recognize a person at a distance of three metres. The robotic mechanics of the sensors and cameras are controlled by the 'NAOqi' real-time operating system. It is 1.20 m tall and weighs 28 kg. With its three omnidirectional wheels, it can move with agility. Its artificial intelligence - the so-called 'Emotion Engine' - is based on a cloud service that communicates with the robot via Wi-Fi. According to its developers, 'Pepper' understands ...