What is the "Mitsubishi Wakamaru"?

The Mitsubishi Wakamaru is a robot developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It is designed to interact and serve humans in various capacities. Standing around four feet tall, Wakamaru has a humanoid appearance and can perform tasks such as providing information, reminders, and entertainment. It can also control household appliances, detect and respond to emergencies, and even talk and express emotions. The goal of Mitsubishi in creating Wakamaru was to develop a companion robot that could enhance the daily lives of individuals and provide assistance in different scenarios.