Pepper robot gets first Android SDK...and it's finally coming to America

Pepper, the so-called "emotional robot" that made its debut in Japan almost two years ago, is preparing to come state-side. 

Phase one? Roll out a software development kit (SDK) on one of the most popular mobile platforms on the planet. 

Softbank Robotics America (formerly Aldebaran), the company behind Pepper, announced this week at Google I/O that its Linux-based bot is adding Android as a developer platform, as well as support for Android Studio. In addition, the company is rolling out a new developer's portal that will include detailed explanations and places to connect with other developers. Read more...