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 Â¥50,000 (over â¹29,000) per funeral compared to more than Â¥240,000 (around â¹1,41,000) for a human priest.