ATR and VStone debut 'life-sized' Robovie R3 humanoid robot
By Donald Melanson 
posted April 16th 2010 2:53PM
posted April 16th 2010 2:53PM
It's been less than a month since the iPod touch-based Robovie-mR2 rolled into our hearts, but the folks at ATR and Vstone have now already moved on to their next creation: the Robovie R3 humanoid robot. Designed primarily to aid in research involving the elderly or disabled, the R3 is apparently "life-sized," and packs 11 touch sensors throughout its body, along with a pair of USB cameras for eyes, two microphones and a speaker, an optional laser range finder, and a top speed of 2.5 kilometers per hour. It's also apparently reasonably adept at getting around, with it able to move omnidirectionally and overcome small changes in floor height, and able to lend a hand thanks to its "gripper hands." Of course, "research" is the operative word here, as this particular bot will only be made available to various institutions working with robots, and at the decidedly un-consumer-friendly price of ¥3,800,000 (or just over $41,000).
The androids are running android and we are mere bio-electric sources for their power.
Making them cute does not hide their evil intent to control and rule.
awwwwwww
There's an eye in its chest...
Will Smith, save me now.....
Quick, someone hold C3P0 back
Aww, I almost don't mind it using my heart as an energy source.
I shall call her Rosie.
Wow, what a steal at only $41K, especially in *this* economy.
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He is cute...but I don't trust him (keeps shotgun close, very, very close).
OMG It's DBZ Frieza in his final form.
You had me at "an optional laser range finder"
Yawn. Is there anything more boring than these robots?