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Robot Duo Learn to Play Flute and Saxophone Music

Dan — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:31:13 +0000

Japanese researchers have taught two robots how to play musical instruments. One plays flute, the other saxophone. The robots reproduce, play sounds they hear.

Sushi Chef Robot Stirs a Crowd at the International Food Machinery and Technology Expo

Dan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:52:33 +0000

A slew of robots performed delicate acts of edible showmanship this week at the International Food Machinery and Technology Expo in Tokyo, Japan. Creations perhaps destined someday to bring to life a Jetsons-style future of ubiquitous robotics demonstrated their ability to handle food.

Among the crowd pleasers stood a rather beefy, industrial looking robotic arm with a nimble human hand that assumed the position of “sushi chef” and gracefully arranged faux-sushi on a platter. The 5-axis, 0.5mm precision M-430iA robot by FANUC specializes in high speed, ultra precision picking and food handling, according to the company’s website.

This robochef arranged delicate pieces of sushi on a platter.

One day, a robot like this will be making your dinner.

via TokyoMango

59-foot Tall Japanese Gundam Robot Looks Menacing

Dan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:56:57 +0000

Crazy pictures from Japan show a nearly 60ft tall life-size "Gundam" robot. Word so far is that the rocket packs are NOT operable. What a relief.

KOBIAN: Emotional Humanoid Robot

Dan — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:00:37 +0000

Finally, a humanoid robot that does emotions well. KOBIAN doesn’t just do facial expressions like most other humanoid robots. This bot uses its whole body to convey emotion, much like how we humans display body-language.

We’re one step closer to having the friendly, humanoid robotic housekeeper we were all supposed to have by now. KOBIAN, make me a sandwich!

KOBIAN is good at Displaying Human Emotions

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Breakdancing Robot Busts Impressive Moves

Dan — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:55:38 +0000

A simple, walking robot would be impressive enough. This robot is has a full array of breakdancing moves that the small, bipedal style robot can perform. The robot appears to be a Manoi AT01, which sells commercially in Japan for about $1500 USD.

I’m taking a guess, because I can’t read Japanese, but the breakdancing moves may not be a standard feature for the Manoi.

Japan’s Moon Mission – Walking, Bipedal Moon Robot for 2020 Mission?

Dan — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:37:16 +0000