The “Tokyo 2020 Robot Project” will employ automated helpers on and off the field.
something a little different — something a little humanoid — organizers on Monday unveiled several robots expected to be part of the experience in Tokyo next year.
“It’s one of the unique initiatives,” Masa Takaya, a Tokyo 2020 spokesman, said during an interview at the organizing headquarters.Two of the automatons will take the form of Games mascots Miraitowa and Someity, programmed to show facial expressions as they wave at and shake hands with athletes and fans.
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