Kyoto University develops AI monk robot equipped with Buddhist scriptures

Kyoto University unveiled on Tuesday a robot monk with built-in artificial intelligence that was trained on Buddhist scriptures, hoping it will be able to aid or act on behalf of monks during certain religious services.A research team at the university showcased the so-called Buddharoid at the Shoren-in temple in Kyoto Prefecture to reporters. At the event, it responded to questions and put its palms together.When asked by Professor Seiji Kumagai of the research group, who also serves as a monk, for advice regarding personal relationships, the robot replied, "It will improve if you reflect …READ FULL ARTICLE