Seven years ago, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank launched Pepper, the first humanoid robot that can read emotions. Last year, the company paused its production and would only make the robot ‘when it is needed’, a BBC report stated. Softbank is also downsizing its global robotics operation in France, reported Reuters.

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