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Wednesday May 23, 2007 2:27 pm
Tamanoi Vinegar Sports a New Spokesbot
It’s not all about the Pillsbury Doughboy any longer. Joining the ranks of spokes-mascots is Japan’s Tamanoi Vinegar Robot, with a mouth that is in sync with his words and gestures through 24 points of upper body articulation. At a size of nearly 6 feet and a weight of about 220 lbs., the bot has a plastic outer shell to match Tamanoi’s black vinegar. Created by the company buildup, when he makes his debut at the company’s head office in Osaka in July, guests will also be treated to a 12-minute high-def video about vinegar. You can catch a preview of Vin-bot in action. Here’s hoping that they at least hand out popcorn for the event. How exciting can vinegar be?
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| Tamanoi (Japanese) via Pink Tentacle
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