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They Walk. They Work. New DNA Robots Strut Their Tiny Stuff.

Robert Lee Hotz The Wall Street Journal 05/12/2010
Is this the world's creepiest robot? Japanese inventor develops the bald, legless Telenoid R1 [VIDEO]

Its pale torso is about the size of a small child, it has no legs and just stumps for arms.For a man who has made his life's work coming up with increasingly creepy robots, Hiroshi Ishiguro has really outdone himself this time.The Japanese roboticist has just unveiled his latest creation - a strange robotic creature called the Telenoid R1.

They Walk. They Work. New DNA Robots Strut Their Tiny Stuff.

For the first time, microscopic robots made from DNA molecules can walk, follow instructions and work together to assemble simple products on an atomic-scale assembly line, mimicking the machinery of living cells, two independent research teams announced Wednesday.

Murata: Robot Unicyclist's First Visit to Europe

Murata Electronics (UK) Ltd 06/18/2009
Foxy 'Roxxxy': world’s first 'sex robot' can talk about football

The world’s first “sex robot”, a life-size rubber doll called Roxxxy who can have real conversations with her owner, including about football, has been unveiled.

Murata: Robot Unicyclist's First Visit to Europe

Unicycling robot MURATA GIRL will visit Europe for the very first time from her home in Japan to perform at the ARS Electronica Centre in Linz, Austria from June 20. She will perform alongside her cousin, cycling robot MURATA BOY, at demonstrations at the ARS Electronica Centre and in Linz's main square. MURATA BOY will also accompany young cyclists around an obstacle course on the ARS Electronica Centre's main deck.

 
Fashion robot to hit Japan catwalk

Japanese researchers on Monday showed off a robot that will soon strut her stuff down a Tokyo catwalk.