This is the official Project Aiko website which talks about the making of a Yumecom(TM) called Aiko (Yumecom = Dream Computer Robot). The original goal of Aiko was to help our aging population to do simple tasks like make tea and coffee, tell them the weather, read a magazine or remind them to take their medication at the correct time. There are many applications for Aiko in the home, office or public places.

Aiko is the first android to react to physical stimuli and mimic pain. This technology could be applied to people born with or who have undergone amputations. Aiko is the first step towards a life-like mechanical limb that has the ability to feel physical sensations.

I started to build Aiko on August 15, 2007. About a month and a half later, Aiko version1 was completed. Aiko made her first public appearance at the Hobby Show on November 2007 at the Toronto International Center and then at the Ontario Science Center a week later. Aiko is currently bilingual and can speak English and Japanese. Additional languages are a future possibility.

Aiko was built in my basement using credit card loans and my entire savings account as funding. One of my dreams is to make Aiko walk and do other house chores. I cannot do this without your donations and support. The donations will go towards new motors, sensors and mainboards to design Aiko’s new arm and leg systems.

News : August 10/2012

New Video Aiko V2 Face Update: with facial expression Click Here

Official name for Aiko and Aiko v2: Yumecom(TM) (Yume=Dream, Com= Computer robot).

Aiko's Secret

Height 152cm Bust: 82cm Waist: 57cm Hip: 84cm
Height 5 ft Bust: 32" Waist: 23" Hip: 33"

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	It is my dream to have Aiko be as human-like as possible. I'm not sure if it is possible, but there is no way to find out unless I try.

1. Working on version 2.