PHOTOS A Japanese temple to invite an android preacher

PHOTOS

A Japanese temple to invite an android preacher

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10:52, February 26, 2019

Scripture delivered in an auto-tuned voice? Buddhists in Japan embrace the future with a robot preacher. (Photos: VCG)

Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, uses an Android inspired by the goddess Kannon to explain the teachings of Buddha.

The robotic preacher, named Mindar, debuted on Saturday, delivers a speech synchronized with projections and sound.

Kannon Mindar will begin preaching to the general public in early March.

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