I love robots.
Ever since i was 12 and cut a small pic of C-3po and R2D2 out of Time magazine and pinned it to my wall I have watched their progress closely, and from time to time buy one of the more advanced ones out of toy/electronic shops to keep my neices and nephews amused (well thats my excuse).
Anyways..they took a step closer to what I, and others, have imagined for years when i saw this news release...
A cyber sensation: World's first robotic model to star in her own fashion show
Robots could soon be gracing the catwalk, thanks to a black-haired cybernetic beauty who is preparing to make her debut at a fashion show in Japan.
Fetchingly named HRP-4C, the humanoid has 30 motors in her body that allows her to walk and move her arms as well as eight motors on its face to create expressions like anger and surprise.
In a demonstration the robot tottered out, blinking, and said, 'Hello, everyone,' in a tiny feminine voice while its mouth moved.
Weighing just 6st and 9pounds she is light enough to fit into the size 0 crowd. However, the robot's developers are doubtful HRP-4C currently makes the grade as a fashionista.
During the display she kept looking surprised, opening its mouth and eyes in a stunned expression, when the demonstrator had asked it to smile or look angry.
The developers said the big challenge in creating the robot was making the small 'feminine' parts.
HRP-4C is 5ft2" and was designed to look like an average Japanese woman, although she is clothed in what appears to be a silver and black space-suit.
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