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Yukai is conducting a project for the robot "Tellbo" to talk to a family living away at Green Funding.The price is 89,16 yen per body (original price), but you can purchase it at a discount price (29,800 yen) such as 63 % OFF.The implementation period is until 23:59 on July 27.

This "Tellbo" is a robot where you can communicate with your family living away.The author is also a genuine countryman who came out of the countryside of Fukushima.It is difficult to call at any time to contact the family living away.

The size is about the same as a commercially available stuffed animal.The fabric is moist, but it is well and comfortable.The impression that there is no fraying of the seam and is carefully made.

The body is 280g and is lighter than it looks.The stuffed animal is 160g and the light weight is 440g even when combined with the main unit.

Note that you cannot drive due to batteries or charging.A power adapter is required.It was convenient to be able to use it on wireless...。

What was a shame at the trial stage is that the audio playback is only once, and if the power is turned on, it will be played automatically.

If you miss it or leave the power with the power is inserted, you will not be able to hear the audio, so you will need to check the log with the application.It seems that it is essential to turn off the power when you are away.I felt that it was inconvenient for those who could not confirm the application, such as having no smartphone.

The volume can be adjusted on the main unit side, and the volume Max will be a little noisy, so it was not difficult to hear the message.

What surprised me was the accuracy of sentence output.It faithfully transcribes the data entered and logs.There was no mistake like Siri.It is amazing that the content can be accurately grasped by checking the log even in a difficult message.

The sensitivity of the microphone is high and the sound quality is clear, so it is a nice point that you can send sounds firmly if you do not have a good noise environment.

And "Tellbo" also comes with a door sensor that detects vibration and notify the app.This is also quite sensitive, and it responds immediately even if it is shaken a little in your hand, and you will be notified to the app immediately.

As mentioned above, I felt that I was trying it out, but it is good to talk to the stuffed animal (it is not a strange taste.) The feeling of talking to the machine is weak, and I can hear the other person's voice.I think that every time you come, you will feel more familiar with stuffed animals.

I thought it was a gentle gadget that would make communication with a distant family a fun form.

Currently, "Tellbo" is not sold in general and is conducting crowdfunding projects at Green Funding.The price is 89,16 yen per body (original price), but you can purchase it at a discount price (29,800 yen) such as 63 % OFF.The implementation period is until 23:59 on July 27.

If you support by July 26, you will be able to arrange delivery on August 8th and 9th, and will respond quite quickly in the crowdfunding project.If you are worried, please check it out.