SoftBank Robotics' Pepper is a semi-humanoid robot introduced in 2014, designed for human interaction in indoor environments such as retail stores, bank branches, airports, and hospitals. Standing 121 cm tall and weighing 29 kg, Pepper is equipped with a 10.1-inch touch display, a suite of sensors—including microphones, cameras, and touch sensors—and operates on a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 30.0 Ah/795 Wh, enabling up to 12 hours of continuous use. It supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Hindi, and is programmable using Python and C++. Pepper has been deployed in various settings, such as serving as a receptionist in Belgian hospitals and assisting customers in Japanese retail stores. The initial retail price was approximately $1,900 in 2015. ([time.com](https://time.com/2845040/robot-emotions-pepper-softbank/?utm_source=openai))