Institute develops robot that can pose like fashion model

Tag : Metal Sheets

KOBE —
A research institute in Kobe has developed a robot that can poselike a fashion model. The Robot Research Institute at the NewIndustry Research Organization hopes the robot will be used forfashion and other promotional events after its metal frame isfurnished with polyethylene sheets to give it a human-like look.

The 160-centimeter robot can assume human-like postures bysimultaneous control of its 16 joints used for limbs, neck, waistand other body parts. Each joint is made to look slim to give it afeminine touch while its body frame is made of aluminum to make itlighter and cut costs. The robot is remote-controlled by cellphone.

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