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Researchers design steady-handed robot for brain surgery

Health Nov. 30, 2011 - 06:00AM JST ( 4 )

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gaijinfoNov. 29, 2011 - 07:24AM JST

Europeans are creating robots to help and save mankind.

Japanese are creating robots to dress like maids and serve okonomiyaki.
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MaboDofuIsSpicyNov. 29, 2011 - 08:46AM JST

And dance on stage like Frankenstein in "Young Frankenstein"
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ebisenNov. 29, 2011 - 10:42AM JST

gaijininfo - yes and no....

Japanese are working very hard towards making androids - independent thinking robots that mimic human beings. The type of robots that are the main characters of the "I-Robot" novel.

This Europeans robot is more of a ultra-specialised tools, with very limited (or no) independent movement. It replicates the movements of a doctor. There are many similar medical projects in Japan as well.
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pamelotNov. 30, 2011 - 10:59AM JST

HAL, open the pod bay doors... HAL...