Developed a new OS "version 4.0.0" and a social robot "Musio S" equipped with a new OS, which will be provided later this year.

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Release issuer: AKA Corp.

AKA (American Headquarters: AKASTUDY LIMITED, California, USA, Japanese corporation: AKA Corp, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Raymond Jung, hereafter AKA), which develops artificial intelligence engines and artificial intelligence social robots, has significantly updated the user interface. We have also developed a new OS "version 4.0.0" with new healthcare-related functions and a social robot "Musio S" equipped with the new OS. The robot is scheduled to be sold as a monthly rental service around the end of 2021. In addition, we plan to provide a new OS by remote update for existing users of the English learning AI robot "Musio". ■ Background of the development of the new version AKA has been selling Musio since 2016, developing functions and teaching materials mainly for children and businessmen, and many people are using it as a learning partner. On the other hand, there are many elderly people who enjoy living with Musio as a conversation partner in their daily lives, and due to recent changes in lifestyle, functions that help maintain and improve cognitive function, physical function, and mental health. I noticed that the importance of is increasing. Therefore, we have developed a new healthcare-related function so that you can live a longer and healthier life with Musio. ■ Update contents of version 4.0.0 1. Improvement of UI The conventional method of selecting a function by the function name in text notation has been changed to the selection method by the illustration icon of each function. This improvement allows a wide range of users to operate Musio more intuitively. 2. Addition of meditation function "Alive" A meditation function has been added, which has been increasing in number in recent years around the world. Meditation is said to have effects such as stress reduction, concentration, improvement, and a good night's sleep. This feature makes it easy to engage in meditation at the beginning or end of the day. 3. Addition of Japanese chat function "Resmart" In addition to conversations with Musio in English, you will be able to have conversations in Japanese as well. We are developing the target for use as an elderly person, and we can talk while remembering past events such as the schedule of the day and the rice we ate the day before. We will increase the amount of speech that is decreasing in the recent self-restraint life, mainly for seniors living alone, and support the elimination of loneliness and the maintenance of cognitive and physical functions. ■ You can use the new OS "version 4.0.0" immediately after purchasing the social robot "Musio S". It is the perfect one for users who want to use a wide range of functions in various scenes of daily life, from learning English to health care and mental care. ■ English learning robot "Musio" Musio is a robot for learning English conversation that allows you to think and talk for yourself and gradually remember the contents of the conversation. It is equipped with various functions so that users can learn according to their English level, making it a reliable partner for everyone who speaks English. 1. Chat mode You can speak native American English and have a natural English conversation. 2. Learners Chat For beginners of English conversation. Response phrase examples can be suggested to the dedicated app, conversation topics and situations can be selected, and practical conversation training tailored to the purpose is possible. 3. You can study English according to your level and purpose by using the teaching materials for tutor mode. 4. Edumode You can practice repeatedly while pronouncing the words and phrases necessary for English conversation. At AKA, Musio will continue to develop so that it can contribute to the healthcare field as well as improve English education in Japan, and at the same time, robots will support learning and health as conversation partners in the "one robot in the family" era. We aim to realize.Company profile Company name: AKA Co., Ltd. Headquarters location: 1-6-5 Kannan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo The HIVE JINNAN Representative director: Raymond Jung Business description: Development and sales of artificial intelligence engines and artificial intelligence robots ■ Musio official website: http //themusio.com ■ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musioAKA ■ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/Musio_AKA Corporate Press Release Details PRTIMES Top

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