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Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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Clad in traditional kimono, Aiko Chihara makes her debut at the information desk of Tokyo’s upscale Mitsukoshi department store on Monday, April 20, 2015. Aiko, a humanoid robot made by Toshiba, smiles and bows to customers and offers six-minute guidance with information about the prestigious store including events. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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The humanoid robot is being employed at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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Robot Aiko Chihira debuts as a receptionist at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store on April 20, 2015, Tokyo, Japan. The robot is being employed for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores.

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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Robot Aiko Chihira debuts as a receptionist at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store on April 20, 2015, Tokyo, Japan. The robot is being employed for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores.

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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Robot Aiko Chihira debuts as a receptionist at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store on April 20, 2015, Tokyo, Japan. The robot is being employed for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores.

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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Clad in traditional kimono, Aiko Chihara makes her debut at the information desk of Tokyo’s upscale Mitsukoshi department store on Monday, April 20, 2015. Aiko, a humanoid robot made by Toshiba, smiles and bows to customers and offers six-minute guidance with information about the prestigious store including events. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

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The humanoid robot is being employed at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

Clad in traditional kimono, Aiko Chihara makes her debut at the information desk of Tokyo’s upscale Mitsukoshi department store on Monday, April 20, 2015. Aiko, a humanoid robot made by Toshiba, smiles and bows to customers and offers six-minute guidance with information about the prestigious store including events. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

The humanoid robot is being employed at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

Clad in traditional kimono, Aiko Chihara makes her debut at the information desk of Tokyo’s upscale Mitsukoshi department store on Monday, April 20, 2015. Aiko, a humanoid robot made by Toshiba, smiles and bows to customers and offers six-minute guidance with information about the prestigious store including events. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

The humanoid robot is being employed at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store for two days to share information with customers about store events and the food court, on April 20th and 21st. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Robot receptionist in Tokyo department store

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery)

From April 22nd the robot will be on show at a “Play the future with Toshiba” exhibition held in the store showing how new technology may change future life-style and future department stores. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)