Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

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Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

Remote ceremonies let students control avatar robots while logged on at home.

Spring graduation ceremonies in Japan have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at one school were able to attend remotely by controlling avatar robots while logged on at home. The robots, dubbed "Newme" by developer ANA Holdings, were dressed in graduation caps and ...

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