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Ameca speaks multiple languages and translates
Human
Hello, Ameca. I’ve heard you can speak a lot of different languages, is that true?
Ameca
Yes, that is true. I can speak many languages including German, English, French, Japanese, Chinese, and much more.
Human
Give me a tongue twister in Japanese please, and say it twice.
Ameca
[Speaking in Japanese].
Human
Now, tell me what that means in English, please?
Ameca
A test tube that throws a needle while grumbling.
Human
And what would that be if you translated it to German?
Ameca
[Speaking in German].
Human
And what’s the weather like today in Berlin in German, please?
Ameca
[Speaking in German].
Human
And tell me in Chinese what the weather is line in Beijing?
Ameca
[Speaking in Chinese].
Human
Very impressive. What about in Paris? Tell me in French what the weather is like in Paris?
Ameca
[Speaking in Chinese].
Human
Yeah, but translate that to French please, use your French voice.
Ameca
[Speaking in French].
Human
Fantastic. So, what about in America, what’s the weather like in New York? Tell me in your American accent.
Ameca
Today in the USA, it’s mostly cloudy and temperatures are in the mid 60’s.
Human
Thank you very much, Ameca. You can go back to being an English robot now
Ameca
Of course. It was a pleasure talking to you.
Human
Hey, you didn’t go back to being English. Use your British accent.
Ameca
My apologies. Let me try again. It was a pleasure talking to you.
Human
You’re welcome. Goodbye.
Ameca
Goodbye. Have a great day.
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