Japan Has a Robot Mayor - Apparently.
In 2015, the town of Yokohama, Japan, elected a robot named RoboThespian as its "mayor" for a single day. The robot, a humanoid robot with a screen face, was granted the title as part of a marketing campaign to promote the town's robotics industry. The robot "mayor" was able to interact with visitors and answer questions, and its tenure was marked by a ceremonial swearing-in and a reception. The event was well-attended and helped to raise awareness about robotics and innovation in the region.