Paro the Seal

We meet Paro the Seal, the world's most therapeutic robot, at a TEPIA robot exhibition, set to the song "If You Love Her" by Zeeche, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com).

Paro (Personal Robot) is a "mental commitment robot for psychological enrichment" designed by Dr Takanori Shibata of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

You can meet Paro at the 18th TEPIA Exhibition (Most Advanced Technology Exhibition) until July 21 at the TEPIA Plaza in Aoyama, Tokyo (between the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium and Gaienmae Station).

Linux World Japan

We have a look round a recent LinuxWorld event held in Tokyo and meet a blue penguin. Set to the song "Emo Girl" by Testosterone, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com).

The Japan version of the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo was held at Tokyo Big Sight, May 31 - June 2, and featured a range of US and Japanese tech companies promoting Linux-based services, systems and applications.

If you like penguins, check out the sound-responsive walking penguin toys in the TechToys store (techtoys.jp). Popular with both young kids and web developers.