An Android Called Aiko

Le Trung a 33 year old Canadian chemistry graduate has invented a working female android.     

Inspired as a child by ‘Robot Anime’, Trung developed Aiko version 1.0 in November 2007. Since then, further revisions have resulted in a the current version who’s talents include:

The ability to read and converse in English and Japanese, answer questions, access internet information, do math problems, recognize common objects and make upper body and hand gestures; she can feel the difference between gentle touching and sharp pressure on her body and even object to the latter. 

Aiko’s cognitive system consists of unique software featuring AI, speech, reading, math, color vision, hearing, temperature & pressure sensors, OCR, face and common object recognition. The android also asks for information when it doesn’t understand and stores that information for future use; i.e. it learns.

Potential applications are as a home servant or company receptionist. The remarkable thing is that Trung has had no commercial backing; he has developed the concept in his spare time at home. He accepts donations at his Project Aiko web site.

Next steps include developing facial expressions, capacity to taste and full mobility with the lower body.