Comments on: Robot to do its little turn on the catwalk

By: Digital Contents Expo Tokyo: Cybernetic human robot HRP-4C demo (2 videos)

Digital Contents Expo Tokyo: Cybernetic human robot HRP-4C demo (2 videos) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:43:16 +0000

[...] usually works as a model, bridezilla and a singer by the [...]

By: Robots add new arsenal in their war against humanity: singing!

Robots add new arsenal in their war against humanity: singing! — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:01:18 +0000

[...] back in March I wrote about the HRP-4C robot that walks and talks. At CEATEC today I saw this thing in person. And now it sings! An upgraded [...]

By: Videos: Robotic bridezilla makes her debut

Videos: Robotic bridezilla makes her debut — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:20:52 +0000

[...] HRP-4C, one of the creepiest and most realistic humanoids out there, was intended to become a fashion model from the start. And now the robot did make its debut during a fashion show in Japan, giving a whole new meaning to [...]

By: Jones

Jones — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:06:06 +0000

She keeps being described as naked. To me she seams to be wearing a black leotard under a storm trooper type suit. Andy V is right. Specs please. And why are her hnads so useless and ugly. Can she see? Is she autonomous or semi autonomous? Battery life?
can she climb stairs? etc….

By: Mecha-fish to populate the ocean, nibble at silicon reefs

Mecha-fish to populate the ocean, nibble at silicon reefs — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:32:49 +0000

[...] you people see what’s happening? They’re taking over! First our pets, then our fashion models (expensive pets essentially), and now… our fish? Well, if you’re planning on replacing [...]

By: ihavenomouthbutimustscream

ihavenomouthbutimustscream — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:09:15 +0000

just a sex toy waiting to happen

By: ihavenomouthbutimustscream

ihavenomouthbutimustscream — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:19:43 +0000

i bet in 10-20 years we will have a functioning one as a sex toy. woohoo…persocom

By: Andy V

Andy V — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:38:28 +0000

So if this is just the fashion bot – Can we get a nice long story with lots of specs, pics and videos of what the big bleeding edgers are doing lately?

Please!!??

I know I know, I could goggle all day on it, but you all present it so nicely and I’m lazy.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:07:38 +0000

I agree wth Yakov. I bet robotic Geishas are only a decade away or less.

By: Yakov

Yakov — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:24:24 +0000

One step closer to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. The final invention will be the cyber-brain.

By: Robot Links Click Here

Robot Links Click Here — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:17:31 +0000

The next stage will be scarey :)

By: HRP-4C, the Catwalk Robot | Gadget Folder Free Gadget Review

HRP-4C, the Catwalk Robot | Gadget Folder Free Gadget Review — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:07:30 +0000

[...] Source Robot to do its little turn on the catwalk [...]

By: Reeves Little

Reeves Little — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:12:27 +0000

Well… she may not have the walk of a super model but she appears to already have a higher IQ and more engaging personality than Tyra.

By: Scott Merrill

Scott Merrill — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:08:46 +0000

Well, the intent of this robot is presumably to model clothing, so making it at least human-shaped is kind of important. And when looking at clothes, I think a human-shaped robot with a really robotic head would be more jarring than this implementation.

By: T

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:19:22 +0000

CREEPY !

i just showed this to a friend, we both agree robots shouldn’t try to look human, they should look robotic. She’s just CREEPY.

By: Geoff Garcia

Geoff Garcia — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:59:48 +0000

I’m impressed.
Didn’t know they had made such advancements in robotics.