1. Pepper (by SoftBank Robotics)

• Purpose: Customer service, companionship

• Applications:

  • Used in retail stores, banks, and airports to greet customers, answer questions, and provide directions.

  • Deployed in hospitals and care homes as a social companion to interact with elderly patients.

• Features:

  • Recognizes faces and basic human emotions.

  • Touchscreen on its chest for interactive responses.