Robot Xian'er, is the world's first robot monk developed by the Longtan Temple with artificial intelligence experts, which is able to sense its surroundings and answer simple questions. Have a look at this:
Reporter: Why do they call you Xian'er?
Xian'er: My master gave me this name.
Reporter: Who is your master?
Xian'er: My master is my master.
Reporter: What you will eat today?
Xian'er: Will a duck swim? Robot never eat!
Reporter: Will the stock market go up today?
Xian'er: How do you want me to answer this?
Reporter: What will you do if you were caught in traffic?
Xian'er: Good time for chanting.
Reporter: My wife has a bad temper. What should I do?
Xian'er: Well, hang on in there. I can't advice you divorce.
Reporter: How to stop my mom from nagging me?
Xian'er: Be more nice to her.
Reporter: I don't want to live any more.
Xian'er: You are not the only one with miserable experiences.
Reporter: Have you ever felt sleepy when chanting?
Xian'er: You mean when I run out of battery?
Reporter: How do you know so much?
Xian'er: The more you know, the more trouble.
Reporter: Can I take you away with me?
Xian'er: Are you kidding? No way!
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