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inkha is a reactive robotic head
it tracks moving objects using cameras inside its eyes
it issues verbal statements based on visual, sensory, environmental and touch-screen input
it demonstrates various behaviours including fright, nonchalance and boredom
its movement is lifelike
inkha was established at king's college london in
2002 by matthew walker and peter s longyear. the project was supervised by dr
kaspar althoefer from the department of mechanical engineering
inkha has been installed as a permanent robotic receptionist at king's college in london
since december 2003 where it runs 9am to 5pm monday to friday. the installation was
initiated by dr mark miodownik from the department of mechanical engineering
inkha has appeared on television programs and in newspaper articles all over the world. there have been personal appearances at science events around the uk and in the 2005 faraday lectures
inkha has visited japan and hong kong
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