I have been building robots as a hobby since I was very young. My latest creation is Aiko, which I constructed in my basement with no funding or sponsors. I did not fully finish Aiko the way I envisioned, simply because of financial restrictions. My dream is to make Aiko have full leg functionality and develop complete human-like hands. My estimated cost to make Aiko walk is about $ 10,000. I have decided to start a donations page for Aiko. One day, I hope to have enough money to make Aiko walk and move with full human capabilities.

If you want to help bring Aiko to life, you can be part of this in many ways:

1) If you have any old or new clothes, you can donate them to Aiko.
Height 151cm Bust: 80cm Waist: 57cm Hip: 84cm Dress size: 1 Shirts: xsmall/small

2) Any amount can be donated through Paypal.  With donations over $20, you can receive one collectable Aiko stamp which can be used for letter mail within Canada .

3) $280 donation through Paypal or Money Order.  Aiko will participate in a 1 minute video clip which can include head and arm motion and speaking. You write the script and Aiko will act it out to the best of her abilities. Aiko can even wear your company uniform while doing the 1 minute video clip. Aiko has the ability to speak in English or Japanese so your script can be in either language.

Please email the script for approval to:  info@projectaiko.com

My priority for the donated money will go into the following research:

1) Sensation on Aiko’s Face ($1000 estimate)
2) Taste Buds (to distinguish between different drinks) ($1000 estimate)
3) Proper hands for Aiko ($2400 estimate)
4) Make Aiko walk ($10,000 estimate)

Regards,

Le

Donation: Any amount through Paypal  
donation@projectaiko.com