Watch: Android robot takes over as receptionist at Tokyo store

A life-like android robot marked her first day at work as a receptionist at a major department store in Tokyo on Monday, greeting customers as they walked in. The Mitsukoshi Nihombashi department store unveiled their new receptionist "Aiko Chihira" to customers and the media. The department store said it hopes the robot will be an effective tool in giving directions to customers and boosting store campaigns. The robot will serve as receptionist at the store's entrance until Tuesday, after which it will be available as a guide on the store's 7th floor until the 5 May.