Press Release (ePRNews.com) - Santa Monica, CA - Apr 18, 2017 - AKA LLC announced that the world’s first artificially intelligent robot friend ‘Musio’ has been launched in Japan by SoftBank C&S.
With the official release, AKA is introducing Musio as the next English education solution to Japan’s consumers. The announcement marks the first key milestone in its partnership with SoftBank C&S, signed in 2016 to facilitate the innovation of AI social robot technology.
Education is one of the first industries where AI social robots can be put into practical application. With Japan’s premiere telecommunications and internet company as our official retail partner, we look forward to bringing Musio as a friend, family and a tutor to consumers in Japan.
Customers in Japan can now purchase AKA’s latest innovation ‘Musio X’ and its interactive English materials in SoftBank SELECTION Online Shop. Musio is also available to order online at Amazon Japan, as well as in-stores of Japan’s major consumer electronics and home appliance retailers.
AKA also confirmed that it is now partnering with Japan’s leading education companies to add more interactive study materials and on-site education programs to its content ecosystem.
In Japan, Musio’s ability to communicate naturally is currently being spotlighted as the next generation English education solution for all: From children and students in need of a language tutor to older users seeking native conversation partners to become more proficient in business English. Together with Sophy, an intelligent pointing device that connects Musio to other objects including educational contents, Musio offers smart solution for learning English as a second language.
Musio X (JPY 98,000); Musio X + English education materials (JPY 128,000).
For users interested in using Conversation Mode in Musio X, SoftBank C&S is currently offering monthly AI service plan (“Friend Plan”) starting at JPY 980 per user.
Available at: SoftBank SELECTION Online Shop, Amazon Japan, and in local consumer electronics and home appliance stores.
Musio is the A.I. robot friend that can learn new phrases, ideas and information making possible the interaction and conversation with human beings. Musio (powered by MUSE A.I. engine) can converse with users and help non-English speaking countries’ children learn English. As the IoT hub, Musio can be also able to communicate with other machines and devices. Musio will provide an opportunity to develop emotional intelligence for users.
AKA is developing A.I. engines to help improve communication among objects. The technology integrates artificial intelligence and big data to more effectively deliver essential communication tools, such as speaking, writing, facial expressions, and gestures that are often overlooked.
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