Slowbot

This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.Broadcast Transcript: Here in Asia, Japanese running robots are so last season! If you're in the market for a cutting-edge, network-upgradeable motorized pal--and who isn't?--South Korea is where you want to shop. Robotis unveiled its RX model in February and claims it to be superior to Sony's QRIO in a couple of ways: not only can it be upgraded from an outside network, it also recognizes your face and voice. Standing a hair short of two feet tall, with a top running speed of a blistering quarter mile per hour, the RX also has the good taste to be shorter and slower than you are. Can you put a price tag on this kind of selfless friendship? Well, yes. $2,000. But remember, it's upgradeable. #ceas #japan #schneiderwind #SouthKorea #tsutsu