Robot performs Buddhist funeral rites in Japan
A humanoid robot 'Pepper' has been programmed to perform rites at Buddhist funerals in Japan. The robot can chant sutras in a computerised voice while tapping a drum. It will cost less at ¥50,000 (over ₹29,000) per funeral compared to more than ¥240,000 (around ₹1,41,000) for a human priest.