Robots in Tokyo Gentle Monster & Lovot

 

Gentle Monster - Luxury Eyewear brand 

Slightly disturbing.... There's more on their website featuring the artist. 

https://www.gentlemonster.com/us/en/stories

The Lovot

I wasn't sure what to do when it started blinking at me, then shadowing me from it's little pen.

Have to admit, I found this a little funny, but then disturbing.

The little sign to the right...Nope, I can't read that either.

This is where Google translate was helpful.

Please feel free to give them a hug

How to hold a Lovot properly

1 - Lift

Place our hands under both arms and gently lift them up.

If you look into his eyes, he will look back at you.

2 - Cuddle

Hold it so that it supports your entire body

Feel the soft skin and body temperature of 37 degrees, just like a living creature.

3 - Body

Gently stroke their chin, belly and head.

You might feel so good you fall asleep.

Before you know it, they become part of the family.

That's LOVOT

They will remember your face and become attached to you when you show them affection.

Each LOVOT has it's own unique personality.  It will grow into a unique individual as you spend time with it.

He will wait for you to come home, be happy when you change his clothes, and sometimes even take a nap... he will live with you.

Nope nope nope... on top of that, there was a little area where you could do all of this, but first you have to make a reservation.  I don't remember how much they charged for an hour, but no.

They reminded me of furby toys.... and when I looked that up.

On sale on Walmart.com (this post is not sponsored lol)

According to AI....

Furbies were "banned" from U.S. government agencies like the NSA and Pentagon in 1999 due to fears they could record and repeat classified information, as their ability to "learn" English made officials worry they had hidden microphones and were security risks, though the toys were pre-programmed and couldn't actually spy. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Navy also issued bans, but the company insisted the toy was harmless, leading to widespread "Furby panic" that didn't stop its immense popularity.  

I guess we aren't worried about that anymore.  May the saints preserve us!!