Q and A about "wakamaru"
Questions asked frequently are introduced here.
Q. Can I see "wakamaru" in person?
- A.
- You can see "wakamaru" in person at "M's Square" in the Head Office of MHI, and the Minatomirai Industrial Museum in Yokohama. For details, see "Let's go and see wakamaru!"
Q. Can I purchase "wakamaru"?
- A.
- Not available currently for use in ordinary households.
Any company wanting to use "wakamaru" is advised to see "Guidance on "wakamaru" rental."
Q. Can I rent "wakamaru"?
- A.
- "wakamaru" is currently available for rental use only in JAPAN to commercial facilities and event sites, or for the purpose of presentations, reception or guidance at corporate information counters. For details, see "Guidance on "wakamaru" rental."
Q. How much is the rental fee?
- A.
- Rental fee depends on the application and period.
Q. Can I use "wakamaru" outdoors?
- A.
- We ask customers to basically use "wakamaru" indoors.
Q. Can I rent "wakamaru" for events overseas?
- A.
- We basically ask customers to use "wakamaru" in Japan.
Q. Can I use "wakamaru" for nursing care?
- A.
- "wakamaru" works better for communications, and is not equipped with arm power or gripping force. So, it cannot be used for nursing care.
Q. Is the Internet indispensable to use "wakamaru"?
- A.
- "wakamaru" can be used even without the Internet. In this case certain information may not be available, such as news and weather forecasts.
Q. Are any souvenir goods on sale?
- A.
- Souvenir goods are sold at the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum in Yokohama.
For access to the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum, take a look at "Let's go and see wakamaru."
Q. How can I use images of "wakamaru"?
- A.
- File an application by filling in the inquiry form.
Subject name: Describe "Materials used in wakamaru."
Content: Describe the purpose in details.
(Example)
- Name of book or article
- Planned time of use (date of broadcasting or issuance of magazine, etc.)
Please make a draft or anything available for us to review before your presentation to the public.
We also ask you to refrain from transferring the images used on this website.
Your comments and questions about "wakamaru" will be accepted through the following inquiry form.
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