Kodomoroid, designed by Japan's Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories, reads the news.
Kodomoroid, designed by Japan's Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories, reads the news.
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This animatronic baby was built for the film industry.
This animatronic baby was built for the film industry.
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It's about to move its limbs, mouth and eyes, but doesn't make any noise.
It's about to move its limbs, mouth and eyes, but doesn't make any noise.
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Eccerobot's design was based on the 19th century medical textbook "Gray's Anatomy."
Eccerobot's design was based on the 19th century medical textbook "Gray's Anatomy."
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Alter, a new android developed by researchers at Tokyo University and Osaka University, moves its head, eyes, mouth, body and hands in response to the number of people around it.
Alter, a new android developed by researchers at Tokyo University and Osaka University, moves its head, eyes, mouth, body and hands in response to the number of people around it.
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A replica of the Maria android from Fritz Lang's 1927 film "Metropolis."
A replica of the Maria android from Fritz Lang's 1927 film "Metropolis."
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The T-800 Endoskeleton from 2009's "Terminator Salvation."
The T-800 Endoskeleton from 2009's "Terminator Salvation."
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Three prototypes for the REEM humanoid service robots developed by Pal Robotics.
Three prototypes for the REEM humanoid service robots developed by Pal Robotics.
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Baxter, developed by Rethink Robotics, can perform simple tasks, like loading and unloading boxes.
Baxter, developed by Rethink Robotics, can perform simple tasks, like loading and unloading boxes.
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Harry, a robot designed by Toyota in 2005, can play the trumpet.
Harry, a robot designed by Toyota in 2005, can play the trumpet.
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