Geminoid F Can Solve That Whole “Girlfriend” Problem Your Having

Glucid — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:45:21 +0000

Geminoid F is hotter than your girlfriend, and by girlfriend I mean that poster of Jessica Alba you taped to your pillow. Strangely, using less pneumatic actuators than her predecessor 12 vs. 46, Hiroshi Ishiguro designed the Geminoid F to mimic many facial expressions. The company Kokoro plans on using these approachable automated robots to replace secretaries and the like. I imagine this will solve that whole “why can’t I sexually harrass anyone I want at work” problem. For a price tag of $225, 000 Geminoid F will go on sale and as long as you have a good hiding place you won’t weird out your neighbours.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dJOAf2Dt98

Source via: popsci, Spectrum

ROPID, cute until he starts chasing you screaming

Glucid — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:23:16 +0000

: like megaman, but creepier

ROPID is another human looking robot developed by Tomotaka Takahashi. Robots always seem like a great idea until they start chasing you. We are FINALLY one step closer to allowing them to chase after you. next on the docket is getting them to scream while chasing you. Oh and did I mention it can jump?

Kyoto University’s robot venture, said CEO Tomotaka Takahashi of Robo Garage, Inc. is a small humanoid robot that can run or jump or “Lopid (ROPID)” announced that it has developed, and conducted a press conference. Realized in 2007 a patent was filed based on technology through the years, Kyoto University. (source: translated from japanese)

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Geminoid F Can Solve That Whole “Girlfriend” Problem Your Having

ROPID, cute until he starts chasing you screaming