RI-MAN

RI-MAN is a humanoid robot created by the Riken Bio-metic Control Research Center. RI-MAN is a senior care prototype designed to be a companion for senior citizens of Japan. Japan expects 25% of it's population to be over sixty-five by the year 2020. RI-MAN is padded, has facial recognition, and the ability to detect oders vital to it's purpose.

Web Link
Riken Research Center Index: RI-MAN page