Los versiones ‘robot’ de las mascotas de los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de Tokio-2020 fueron presentadas ante varios centenares de escolares, que descubrieron todo lo que saben hacer, este lunes en la capital nipona.

Unos 600 niños aplaudieron y gritaron “¡kawaii!” (“¡Lindo!”) mientras se desvelaron las versiones robotizadas en pequeño formato de las mascotas, constató la AFP.

Los dos personajes de corte futurista, Miraitowa y Someity, pueden expresar “sentimientos” con los ojos, haciendo aparecer corazones o estrellas.

“Los robots jugarán un papel activo durante los Juegos”, señaló a los niños Jun Ninomiya, director de la escuela primaria de Tokio en la que se celebró la presentación.

Miraitowa, azul y blanco, es la mascota de los Juegos Olímpicos y Someity, rosa y blanco, la de los Juegos Paralímpicos.

Los dos robots tienen grandes ojos y orejas puntiagudas, con múltiples articulaciones y brazos que pueden ser controlados a distancia. Este lunes imitaron posturas de varios deportes olímpicos y los niños jugaron a adivinar.

Fabricados en asociación con el constructor automovilístico Toyota, no pueden hablar, pero las cámaras situadas en el interior de sus cabezas les permiten reconocer las expresiones de la cara de la persona que se encuentra enfrente y reaccionar en función.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games' mascots and robot-type mascots Miraitowa (L) and Someity (R) attend a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. - Tokyo 2020 Summer Games' mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ mascots and robot-type mascots Miraitowa (L) and Someity (R) attend a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. – Tokyo 2020 Summer Games’ mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren interact with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games' robot-type mascots Miraitowa and Someity during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. - Tokyo 2020 Summer Games' mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren interact with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ robot-type mascots Miraitowa and Someity during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. – Tokyo 2020 Summer Games’ mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren pose for a picture with Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' robot-type mascot Miraitowa during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. - Tokyo 2020 Summer Games' mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren pose for a picture with Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games’ robot-type mascot Miraitowa during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. – Tokyo 2020 Summer Games’ mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren interact with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games' robot-type mascots Miraitowa and Someity during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. - Tokyo 2020 Summer Games' mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”
Schoolchildren interact with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ robot-type mascots Miraitowa and Someity during a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. – Tokyo 2020 Summer Games’ mascot robots visited an elementary school, drawing cheers and laughters from children as they gave them quizzes and responded to verbal instructions. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Behrouz MEHRI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Miraitowa] instead of [Miraito]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”