techpr
06-04-2007, 05:08 AM
The 33 kilogram CB2 is literally beyond words in its freakiness, not only in its nailing of the uncanny valley, but in its description. Apparently it emulates "the physical ability of a 1- or 2-year-old toddler, can turn over and stand up with assistance," has 51 compressed air-powered actuators, and has 200 tactile sensors in its "skin."
More... (http://digg.com/gadgets/CB2_Child_Robot_is_possibly_the_most_disturbing_ma chine_ever_built)
More... (http://digg.com/gadgets/CB2_Child_Robot_is_possibly_the_most_disturbing_ma chine_ever_built)