Avatar robots replace Japanese students for graduation ceremony
Students graduate using robots
The ceremony in Tokyo’s BBT University
went ahead despite graduates being at home
Their faces were projected on tablets
and attached to avatar robots
Students logged on remotely
to control the 'Newme' robots
and receive their diplomas
(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) MASTER'S DEGREE GRADUATE, KAZUKI TAMURA, SAYING:
"When I entered this university, I never thought I would control an avatar robot to receive a diploma. I think this is truly a novel experience to receive a certificate in a public area while I am in a private space."