New robot poses like a fashion model
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A research institute in Kobe in western Japan has developed a robot that can pose like a fashion model.
The Robot Research Institute at the New Industry Research Organisation hopes the robot will be used for fashion and other promotional events after its metal frame is furnished with polyethylene sheets to give it a human-like look.
The 160-centimetre robot can assume human-like postures by simultaneous control of its 16 joints used for limbs, neck, waist and other body parts.
Each joint is made to look slim to give it a feminine touch while its body frame is made of aluminium to make it lighter and cut costs.
The robot's movements can be controlled by mobile phone.
- Kyodo
