Monday, June 12, 2006

Meet Japan's latest robot

When it comes to robotics, Japan is no doubt the world's frontrunner. Look at their latest creation here:
Japan's latest samurai robot swaggered around a Tokyo department store to promote a full range of house-sitting robot and to gear up itself up to start its overseas business.

The robot, named ''Kiyomori'' after a 12th-century general (Taira no Kiyomori), can walk and sit comfortably with its 39 jointed frame.

The company said thanks to its new technology, Kiyomori walks more humanlike than others biped walking robots which are unable to stretch their knees while walking.
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