The humanoid robot HPR-4C

Walking, talking female robot to take part in fashion show

Tuesday 17th March, 07:02 AM JST

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Samuraiiki at 02:51 PM JST - 17th March

The size of the hands makes her look more of a new-half.
aikisako at 03:31 PM JST - 17th March

"Developers said the robot may be used in amusement parks or to perform simulations of human movement, as an exercise instructor"

Imagine doing tai chi with that. No, thanks.
likeitis at 03:44 PM JST - 17th March

Why does a robot need such big-looking boobs?

If you think those boobs are big, I have great sympathy for you. I have had...I mean, have seen...bigger.

Anyway, its about time a robot had boobs. All the flat chested ones suggested gender discrimination in robotics.

Its too bad they did not make her all with a realistic skin tone. Then they could dress her up to look nice in a variety of outfits. It would be cool if she could fool you at first glance every time you see her from a distance. Like this, you see her once and she can never fool you again.

Why would someone need a robot that expresses anger?

She will need it for all the rude comments she will get.
okapake at 04:42 PM JST - 17th March

They aren't that big.
rtega at 04:59 PM JST - 17th March

Let me misquote somebody from a movie "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...": Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed! It is insignificant to the power of the force: LOVE!
franz75 at 06:41 PM JST - 17th March

"without any clothes" My toaster has a b0ner
wanderlust at 07:31 PM JST - 17th March

Why does a robot need such big-looking boobs?

Extra accessible space for battery packs? Spare parts container? Hydraulic reservoir? .....
presto345 at 07:33 PM JST - 17th March

She's still somewhat far from Cameron in The Sarah Connor Chronicles!
cwhite at 11:14 PM JST - 17th March

adult industry will kick start this industry
winniebhoy at 11:18 PM JST - 17th March

"without any clothes" My toaster has a b0ner

super funny:D
Really though that has got to be the sickest robot ive ever seen. Very cool.
Disillusioned at 11:58 PM JST - 17th March

Why does a robot need such big-looking boobs?

Because ultimately, it will become a companion doll for the nerds that created it. I'm surprised it's not dressed in a high school uniform as well.
IvanCoughalot at 12:14 AM JST - 18th March

Couldn't they have made a female robot that keeps its mouth shut? I guarantee you, the first thing this says will be "Kawaii".
YuriOtani at 02:33 AM JST - 18th March

When will they have one that cleans the house and to keep me company? To respond to my command and not get bothered by the sodai gomi. At night she could be the safety patrol.
zaboomba at 09:12 PM JST - 18th March

WTF is going on here
zaichik at 05:43 PM JST - 19th March

The robot often looked surprised, opening its mouth and eyes in a stunned expression, when the demonstrator asked it to smile or look angry.

Tarentobot - only able to respond with kawaii! oishii! kakkoii! But a robot tarento would be no good - impossible to generate publicity through tabloid scandals.

Now this is a cool robot: http://kiyomori.jp/main.html

Samuraibot!

My friend is trying to get funding to bring it to NZ later this year for the annual Japan Festival in Auckland....