Japan’s Creepiest Robots (and why they’re not)
By RENO J. TIBKE - [10/4/2013 - 03:33] - 
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We’re rolling, and 3, 2, 1 – ACTION: “Gee-whiz Bob, those crazy Japanese robot guys are at it again, how about a ridiculous soundbite and poorly executed pun, and hey, here’s an unoriginal one-liner, ha, ha, ha, those Japanese an[...]
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Kirobo, the Robot Astronaut – KIBO ROBOT PROJECT – Robot to join the International Space Station team
By Stephen - [4/3/2013 - 05:00] - 0 - Robot
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We recently wrote about a robot named Robi who is a member of the Japanese family. Now, Dentsu Inc. has announced the names “Kirobo” and “Mirata” for two humanoid communication robots being developed under the K[...]
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Swumanoid swimming android robot from Tokyo Tech will help athletes swim faster
By DigInfo TV - [1/8/2012 - 07:51] - 0 - Press Conference Robot
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Swumanoid, developed by the Nakashima Group at Tokyo Institute of Technology, is a humanoid robot that replicates the motion of a swimmer. In the future, this robot is expected to help researchers analyze how people can swim faster, an[...]
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Via Tokyo Institute of Technology
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The Humanoid Singer Robot from Taiwan
By Akihabara News Team - [23/8/2011 - 11:18] - 0 - Robot
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Presented by the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in Taipei, arrives the humanoid head capable of reading simple music scores, and synthesize the music. This is achieved by using the information that cameras in the [...]
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Via NewScientist
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ASIMO to make its St. Louis debut
By Tom LESKIN - [28/4/2011 - 01:05] - 0 - Robot
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If you’re a fan of Honda‘s world-renowned advanced humanoid robot ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, it will be making its St. Louis debut at the FIRST Championship from April 28-30. At FIRST, ano[...]
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Via BusinessWire
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Robovie mR2: iPod Touch powered communication robot
By Akihabara News Team - [23/3/2010 - 04:49] - 0 - Robot
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Robovie mR2 is a 30 cm tall humanoid robot developed at Japan’s ATR Robotics and Communication Laboratories. It sports 18 joints (3 in each eye, 3 in the head, 4 in each arm, 1 in the back), 18 servo motors, CCD sensor 3.4MP came[...]
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Via Node
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Fujisoft PALRO (Palrobot) humanoid robot powered by Intel Atom CPU soon to be available on market in Japan
By Akihabara News Team - [2/2/2010 - 05:38] - 2 - Robot
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Our new robot companion is 39.8 cm tall and weighs 1.6 kg. It is equipped with Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU, 1 GB internal memory, 4 GB flash memory, Ubuntu OS, 3 MP camera, Wi-Fi IEE 802.11 b/g/n, USB Port and 7.4V/2,800mAh lithium ion batte[...]
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Newly unveiled Humanoid Robot by Nippon Institute of Technology to visit classes in Japan
By Akihabara News Team - [21/12/2009 - 06:23] - 7 - Robot
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Fruit of the collaboration among researchers from the Nippon Institute of Technology, Harada Vehicle Design, ZMP and ZNUG Design, this humanoid robot is just 126 cm tall and weighs 15 kg. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio software wa[...]
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Via Engadget
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antonio - [17/05/2013 - 00:16]