Last additions - Robotics Shows 2007 |
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Robot fights attract a large crowd.Feb 03, 2008
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Robots in the boxing ring...Feb 03, 2008
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Industrial robots for auto manufacturing.Feb 03, 2008
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Toy robots also fascinate kids.Feb 03, 2008
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Toy robot fighting matchFeb 03, 2008
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Feb 03, 2008
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2007 International Robot Exhibition was held at Tokyo Big Sight during Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2007.Feb 03, 2008
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The woman in the dentist's chair is actually a robot. Life-like female robot for dental students. This robot has silicon skin. However, it cannot stand up by itself nor walk.Feb 03, 2008
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Lion dancing robot and robot taiko drummers in the background.Feb 03, 2008
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Dental students can practice on this robot which will say "ouch" if you do something wrong. If your elbow accidentally touches the robot's breast, it will also yelp. Also see my videoFeb 03, 2008
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Piano player, introduced in 1985 at the Tsukuba Expo.Feb 03, 2008
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Traditional karakuri dolls which were maneuvered using strings and gears. These would be put atop a float during festivals.Feb 03, 2008
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Horseback archerFeb 03, 2008
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Karakuri dollFeb 03, 2008
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Great Robot Exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno during Oct. 23, 2007 to Jan. 27, 2008.Feb 03, 2008
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Robot dogFeb 03, 2008
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Waltzing robot. This robot show was mainly still displays of robots. None of them moved except the ASIMO show.Feb 03, 2008
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Robot by Kawada IndustriesFeb 03, 2008
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Then the ASIMO in 2000. The current ASIMO is only 130 cm tall and 54 kg. Much less intimidating than its predecessors. ASIMO stands for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility.Feb 03, 2008
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Hand (claw) of the P2 robot.Feb 03, 2008
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Humanoid hand of ASIMO.Feb 03, 2008
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Gloved hand of the P3 robot.Feb 03, 2008
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The P3 robot got smaller, but still quite heavy. Introduced in 1997.Feb 03, 2008
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The first humanoid robot called "P2" was large and tall. His hands were claws (see enlarged photo below). Looks very threatening. Introduced in 1996.Feb 03, 2008
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Three robots (including ASIMO) show how Honda improved its humanoid robot. From left to right, the robot got more compact.Feb 03, 2008
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And runs.Feb 03, 2008
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He dances too.Feb 03, 2008
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He kicked the ball.Feb 03, 2008
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ASIMO playing soccer.Feb 03, 2008
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ASIMO also performed at the Great Robot Exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno during Oct. 23, 2007 to Jan. 27, 2008.Feb 03, 2008
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Honda showroom. After the show, you can pose with ASIMO.Feb 03, 2008
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Hi!Feb 03, 2008
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Spaceman robotFeb 03, 2008
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Look ma, I can stand!Feb 03, 2008
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Petite robotFeb 03, 2008
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ASIMO show at the Honda showroom in Tokyo.Feb 03, 2008
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The humanoid robot performs every day. Free show.Feb 03, 2008
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