The Verge

Pepper the robot is now a Buddhist priest programmed to chant at funerals

After working in the home, as an assistant at various stores, and as a waiter, SoftBank’s humanoid robot Pepper is adding Buddhist priest to the list of careers the robot can take on. Pepper can chant ...
New York Post

This Japanese robot can perform Buddhist funeral rites

TOKYO – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a drum, the ...
Yahoo

In Japan, robot-for-hire programmed to perform Buddhist funeral rites

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a ...
Neowin

Meet Pepper, the Buddhist priest robot that could conduct your funeral

A robot made by Softbank Group has been programmed to be able to perform Buddhist funeral services in Japan. The robot is called Pepper and it wears a traditional robe during funeral ceremonies, ...