Robot explains teachings of Buddha in Japanese temple

An android, resembling a devout Buddhist with its hands folded, speaks to visitors during a Buddhist teaching session at the Kodai-ji Educational Hall, Kyoto, Japan, March 9, 2019. Named Kannon Mindar, the robot Buddhist is able to explain the teachings of Buddha in plain terms to visitors. [Photo: VCG/Richard Atrero de Guzman/Sipa USA]